Long Valley is not only a well-known bird watching hotspot but also supports a wide variety of nocturnal animals. Since 2009, Long Valley Night Safari is organized each summer. Tree frogs, pigmy frogs, walking beetles and eels are common residents there in the night time. With guidance from eco-guides, public participants and students learn to appreciate the marvelous nature by observing the behavior of nocturnal organisms. They search through inconspicuous corners, listening to the calling from different frogs. Through these night safaris, we hope that participants can learn more about these animals as well as the threats they are facing. Overdosing chemical herbicide, shrinking wet farming and fly-tipping further degrade the habitat and cause the population of wild Chinese Bullfrog and firefly to decline. More and more farmlands will soon be developed due to the growing demand of urban land. Could our children still have the opportunity to meet all these adorable organisms?
Participants observing the behavior of aquatic organisms under the guidance of eco-guides.
Amphibians have two different stages in their life cycle. Tadpoles grow up in clear water and breathe with gills.
Concentration power, together with detailed observation and listening skills, are essential for searching tiny animals.
Fireflies rely heavily on weak light spots to communicate with one another.
