Appreciate the beauty of Shanghai’s birds with one of the city’s foremost birders, Dr. Kai Pflug.

 

 

EVENT ITINERARY

19:00 check-in
19:30 intro to the ecosystem by Knut Wimberger
19:45 photo lecture by Kai Pflug
20:30 Q&A
21:00 official end

Unknown to most Shanghai residents, our city is home to a rich biodiversity of birds. They either stay here all year round or many more choose its suburban wetlands as a pitstop on their way North in spring and on their way South in fall.

The United Nations celebrate twice a year on May 11 and October 12 one of nature’s most enthralling spectacles: the migration of birds. In observance of October 12 world bird migration day, we are delighted to invite one of Shanghai’s foremost birders, Dr. Kai Pflug, to show us the best shots of his objects of affection.

Join us on Saturday, October 5th for this unique opportunity to learn more about our winged friends under the guidance of Kai. The native German who has been living in Shanghai for the last 15 years, became only recently interested in birds in China – so he is much more familiar with birds in China than with those in Germany. While only an average birder, he aims to be a good bird photographer and has created a website with bird photos as proof. He hopes not too many clients of his consulting company read this blog, as they will doubt his dedication to providing consulting services related to China`s chemical industry. Whenever he wants to shock other birders, he tells them his (indoor) cats can distinguish several warblers by taste.

Website: www.birdphotos.smugmug.com

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Learn about the rich biodiversity of birds in Shanghai
• Develop affection for birds and appreciate their beauty
• Understand the threats to the bird’s natural habitat

Green Steps | 青阶

Green Steps provides fun outdoor experiential education for families, schools and companies by building appreciation and respect for the environment through original activities near Shanghai.

With Nature as the playground and laboratory, each experience is an opportunity for the participants to discover in-depth the natural processes that maintain the balance of the ecosystem and learn to interact with the Outdoors in fun and responsible ways.

www.greensteps.com.cn

Tel: 021-62372623

When you get lost on the way, please dial the number.