16 Jun 2010

"Hung Fa Leng" - northeast New Territories

Overcast skies and light rain brought a bit of relief from the summer sunshine.

Off to the hills for a short stroll, then.


Starling Inlet - not named after a bird, but after a ship that was named after a bird - "HMS Starling"


near Au Ha Tsuen
Built in 1933 ? - a minor miracle this place hasn't already been converted into peach-tiled village houses.


Rose Myrtle
- the fruit should be edible in a couple of months.


Chinese Lily
- with a beetle !


Crested Serpent Eagle - the lighter feathers on the wing coverts mean this is a young bird.
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  1. Ayuwat JearwattanakanokJune 16, 2010 9:23 pm

    Lovely photos of Chinese flowers!
    The Rose Myrtle looks very sweet.

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  2. MLJune 21, 2010 10:21 am

    Hi John...

    DO you know if its easy to get the Mai Po permit and FCA if I am a WWF and HKBWS member?? Do i have to apply myself or the society can handle for me?? THANKS!

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  3. John HolmesJune 21, 2010 1:31 pm

    You can apply yourself for the permits; the sample letter (from the HKBWS website is here)

    http://www.hkbws.org.hk/BBS/viewthread.php?tid=6183&extra=page%3D1

    Hope this helps !

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