https://www.scmp.com/rss/524386/feed The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society (HKBWS) is dedicated to the study and conservation of birds and their habitats. Established in 1957, it promotes appreciation and protection through education, research, habitat management, and conservation advocacy. Its main activities include coordinating bird surveys, publishing the Hong Kong Bird Report, and campaigning for significant sites like Mai Po. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Jess Ma Jess Ma A migratory wild owl spotted in Hong Kong over the past week has attracted scores of photographers, sparking a warning from environmental groups after a video of wildlife enthusiasts provoking the nocturnal bird for pictures went viral. In the video, a northern boobook, a migratory owl that stops in Hong Kong during spring and autumn, is seen being bothered by wildlife photographers who mimic hoots and taunt it for “being sleepy” during daytime. “Without your noises, it’s falling asleep... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3332251/green-ngo-warns-hong-kong-shutterbugs-who-dont-give-hoot-about-owls-welfare?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3332251/green-ngo-warns-hong-kong-shutterbugs-who-dont-give-hoot-about-owls-welfare?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:54:04 +0000 Vivian Au Vivian Au Hong Kong’s South Lantau ecotourism plans could be reduced to property projects that threaten the environment if authorities fail to set clear guidelines, green groups and academics have warned ahead of Wednesday’s deadline for developers to express their interest. Greenpeace, the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, seven other groups and an academic also said on Wednesday that the government’s approach, which includes allowing developers to propose ecotourism projects with residential... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3316680/hong-kongs-south-lantau-ecotourism-plan-may-harm-environment-green-groups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3316680/hong-kongs-south-lantau-ecotourism-plan-may-harm-environment-green-groups?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:55:17 +0000