Long Valley is a large and diverse area of farmland near Sheung Shui which was saved from being destroyed by the construction of a railway line thanks to a campaign led by Hong Kong Bird Watching Society members in 2001. This was the first time a green group had mounted a legal case against the government and won. Parts of Long Valley are now managed for birds and birdwatchers by Hong Kong Bird Watching Society staff and volunteers and the site is one of the best in Hong Kong for birdwatching. Waterbirds and farmland birds have quickly adjusted to the bird-friendly environment and are far more approachable than anywhere else in Hong Kong. Instructor: Mr. Richard Lewthwaite Richard Lewthwaite is an active birdwatcher in Hong Kong and also enjoys going on birdwatching trips to China, especially Guangdong and Hainan. He is one of the co-authors of "The Avifauna of Hong Kong" and has written papers on a variety of birds including owls and nightjars of Hong Kong, waterbirds of Guangdong and forest birds of Southeast China. Date: Saturday, 19th March 2016 Time: 2:00pm-5:30pm Location: Long Valley, Sheung Shui Meeting Point: University MTR Station (Transportation will be arranged from University to Long Valley) Quota: 10 Deposit: $50 (Refundable) Deadline: 4th March 2016 *Please submit the deposit in cash to the College Office within office hours before the application deadline for successful registration and seat reservation. Place is limited. First-come, first-served. Time of deposit payment will be the determinant. Enquiries: Ms. Michelle Li (michelleli@cuhk.edu.hk/3943 3933)