tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76882026124974133582024-03-14T01:33:07.240+08:00Adventures with the Naked Hermit CrabsRia Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770926654830427210noreply@blogger.comBlogger353125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-40218085752772703412020-12-06T16:49:00.001+08:002020-12-06T17:00:07.076+08:00We've encountered wild boars on our walks countless times, so what's the issue now?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U7zoPqjyDtw/X8yZHqrawJI/AAAAAAAAD8g/JTSROb5JOM8XX_R4jPsuSyUBEY-Jyb-4gCNcBGAsYHQ/7760185596_2777e7da4a_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="photo of wild boar" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="800" height="224" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U7zoPqjyDtw/X8yZHqrawJI/AAAAAAAAD8g/JTSROb5JOM8XX_R4jPsuSyUBEY-Jyb-4gCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h224/7760185596_2777e7da4a_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo by Ivan Kwan</span></div><br /><b>By Ivan Kwan, Naked Hermit Crabs volunteer</b><p></p><p>The Naked Hermit Crabs have been leading guided walks at Chek Jawa and the Pasir Ris Mangroves for more than a decade. Through our walks, we want to show people the beauty and diversity of Singapore’s natural heritage, and highlight the importance of these green spaces. Another important aspect is teaching people to see our wildlife in a different light. It is easy to get people to care about birds, butterflies, and otters. But during our walks, we often encounter other animals like wild boar, long-tailed macaques, snakes, and monitor lizards. Many people are fearful, and think that these animals are dangerous. However, our guides are always eager to show that for the most part, as long as people give the animals the space they deserve, and don’t disturb or feed them, it’s perfectly possible to have safe encounters with such wildlife.</p><p>There has been a lot of public discussion about wild boar recently, thanks to two highly publicised incidents - in the first incident, a wild boar charged at a woman at Sungei Api Api Park in Pasir Ris on 17th November, injuring her. In the second incident, a video started making its rounds two weeks ago, showing a wild boar stealing a packet of curry puffs from a bicycle, while ignoring the woman who was trying to keep it from reaching the food. Although none of us are experts on wild boar, we have had many encounters with these large animals, and we would like to share our own experiences and observations about wild boar.</p><p>Many people have blamed instances of conflict between humans and wild boar on deforestation, that habitat loss has displaced these animals, and they are now coming into our urban areas because they have nowhere to go. This is definitely a contributing factor in some cases - for example, many of the highly publicised incidents in Punggol happened after large areas of woodland and forest were cleared for future developments.</p><p>Similarly, in Pasir Ris, many of the wooded areas outside of Pasir Ris Park have been lost in recent years.</p><p>But this is not the case for Chek Jawa. There’s no deforestation going on in Pulau Ubin, so why are the wild boar snatching food from visitors?</p><p>The main cause, not just in Chek Jawa, but also in Pasir Ris, has to do with feeding.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Wild boars at Chek Jawa</h2><p>Many people get excited when they manage to spot the wild boar at Chek Jawa. These are usually shy, timid creatures, and in most other places in Singapore, wild boar tend to be nocturnal and avoid people. In the past, there were few locations where it was so easy to see one of Singapore’s largest native mammals out in the open. The adults are truly impressive animals, and the piglets, with their watermelon stripes, are adorable.</p><p>Unfortunately, over the years, we have seen several examples of negative interactions. Most of the time, it’s not because the animals have become more aggressive, but it’s because some people are behaving badly.</p><p>In essence, many visitors to Chek Jawa are unaware of the basic rules when it comes to interacting with wildlife. When faced with a wild animal, some people react with fear, yelling, shouting, stamping their feet, or even throwing stones. Others rush forward with their cameras and mobile phones while screaming excitedly, or hollering to their friends to come over. Some even reach out to touch the animals, or try to take a selfie.</p><p>Such actions may startle and frighten the wild boar, or make it feel cornered, and then it is provoked into defending itself. When running, a wild boar does not really care about obstacles (or people) in its path, it simply bolts. Even the simple act of running away can result in serious injuries to bystanders, especially if people are standing nearby when it panics, or when a running wild boar collides with someone.</p><p>We’ve also heard of incidents where people chased or crowded around the piglets in an attempt to take photos. This is a very bad idea, since it’s likely that the adult females will charge if they think the piglets are in danger.</p><p>Another issue we would like to draw attention to is feeding.</p><p>More than a decade ago, we already noticed that some wild boar would approach the van drivers who transported visitors to Chek Jawa. Because they were used to receiving food, these family groups of wild boar would often emerge from the forest, and stand near the vans, hoping to be fed.</p><p>We’ve seen how some of the van drivers are able to get close to the wild boar, even touching them, and encouraging other visitors to do the same.</p><p>Unfortunately, many people who witness such acts might have the impression that these wild boar are tame and friendly. Just because some wild boar have formed a bond with a particular person (who has fed them many times before) does not mean that they will readily tolerate similar acts from people they do not recognise. Even the same applies for pet dogs and cats, let alone wild animals.</p><p>At first, it seemed alright at first; the wild boar focused their attention on the van drivers, and appeared to ignore other people most of the time.</p><p>However, it was not long before we realised that the wild boar were starting to approach visitors as well. </p><p>It’s possible that in addition to the van drivers, more visitors have also been feeding the wild boar, making them even more used to getting handouts from humans. Some of the wild boar that we saw as piglets years ago have certainly grown up by now, and then had piglets of their own, passing this behaviour to the next generation.</p><p>These days, the wild boar will often hang around the entrance to Chek Jawa, as if waiting for someone to feed them.</p><p>The people who feed the wild boar might mean well, but how does this affect the wild boar? It’s very similar to what we’ve seen with the conflicts that arise when people feed long-tailed macaques.</p><p>Wild boar are omnivores, and can consume both plant and animal matter. However, just because they can eat something doesn’t necessarily mean that they can eat it too often. Just like how humans can technically live on a diet of potato chips and bubble tea, but it doesn’t mean that it’s good for us.</p><p>Compared to what they eat in the wild, the food they end up getting from humans is their equivalent of junk food - it’s full of calories, and high in sugar, salt, and fats. A meal like that can quickly satisfy their daily calorie requirements.</p><p>Regular feeding habituates the wild boar - not only have they developed a taste for our food, they quickly lose their fear of humans, and see us as a potential source of food. </p><p>Wild boar have poor eyesight, but have a very good sense of smell and hearing. They’ve quickly learnt that people often bring food in plastic bags, and so the rustling of plastic and food packaging will get their attention. If nobody offers food, they will satisfy their cravings through other means.</p><p>Some wild boar have learnt that people will park their bicycles and leave food, drinks, and sometimes entire bags in the baskets. If these items don’t get snatched by the resident long-tailed macaques, the wild boar will readily push the bicycles over, or stand up on their hind legs to steal whatever is inside.</p><p>And unlike monkeys, wild boar can smell food hidden in bags. On several occasions, we have seen wild boar approaching people from behind, sniffing their backpacks, then trying to steal their bags by biting and pulling hard.</p><p>No wonder the wild boar and long-tailed macaques spend so much time at the entrance to Chek Jawa. Why bother foraging in the forest for the entire day, when you can hang around by the roadside and wait for someone to offer them biscuits, or steal somebody’s currypuffs?</p><p>Many of the people who visit Chek Jawa might not know how to react if a large wild boar started approaching them; the wild boar is interested in food, but the people might see it as a sign of aggression, and respond in a way that frightens the wild boar, or causes it to become defensive.</p><p>The recent viral video taken at Chek Jawa is a clear example of how wildlife quickly adapts to take advantage of easy opportunities.</p><p>In this instance, nobody was hurt. But what if someone slipped and fell, or what if the wild boar was startled, or what if it had swung its head and happened to make contact with a person? Such interactions could always have a different outcome - no matter how habituated they may be, these are still wild animals that are unpredictable to some extent, and wild boar are large and powerful animals. When there is practically no safe distancing between humans and wild boar, somebody could get injured.</p><p>In 2012, an <a href="https://wildsingaporenews.blogspot.com/2012/09/elderly-woman-falls-after-boar-pulls.html" target="_blank">elderly woman was injured</a> when a wild boar tugged at a bag containing food that she was carrying. She was part of a group of visitors to Chek Jawa who had been feeding the wild boar.</p><p>The incident was reported as an “attack”. But it was the visitors who had encouraged the wild boar to approach them by feeding it, and taught it to associate their bags with food.</p><p>The behaviour we are seeing here, where wild boar are approaching people for food, and trying to snatch bags from them, is clearly due to feeding, and not because they can’t find enough food in the forest. There’s no loss of habitat at Chek Jawa, and on days when there are not many visitors, the wild boar can still be seen foraging naturally.</p><p>And there are other impacts. After finishing the food, wild boar may continue to chew and even swallow pieces of plastic packaging, which could have serious effects on their health. If the food wrappers and plastic bags are not eaten, they are dropped onto the ground, adding to the problem of plastic litter in many of our green spaces.</p><p>This issue can be resolved in two ways. First of all, people at Chek Jawa, whether it is the van drivers or visitors, need to stop feeding the wild boar. And visitors need to develop the habit of keeping all food and drinks concealed, not leaving their belongings unattended, and to keep their distance from the wild boar. Once wild boar learn that they are not getting food from people, they will eventually stop approaching people, and revert to a more natural diet. The same goes for the macaques; the troops at Chek Jawa, as well as in many other locations across Singapore, have drastically changed their behaviour in a matter of years, thanks to clueless humans giving them abundant opportunities to steal food and drinks.</p><p>Ultimately, the issue of wild boar trying to snatch food from people at Chek Jawa is the result of years of feeding. Combined with the regular encounters with people who are not familiar with how to behave around wildlife, and it’s amazing that the wild boar have been so tolerant, and that there have not been more serious incidents.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Habitat loss at Pasir Ris</h2><p>Unlike at Chek Jawa, where humans are merely visitors, the wild boar of Pasir Ris live in an area with nearby residential housing estates, and a public park that is used by many people. We don’t usually see wild boar during our guided walks at Pasir Ris Park. However, based on sightings and photos from other visitors, it seems that the wild boar have been appearing in the park more regularly.</p><p>In the past, wild boar were mostly seen in the more secluded fringes of the park, in areas with fewer people. Most encounters involved lone individuals foraging in the grass next to wooded areas, usually in the evening or at night. But now, it seems like they are now making more frequent forays into more crowded areas of the park, and often in broad daylight. </p><p>The wild boar here have faced habitat loss and fragmentation. With a smaller area of forest, it’s not surprising that some of them end up foraging in Pasir Ris Park.</p><p>While we understand the need to clear and develop some areas of land, we are also wondering whether those involved in developing these areas have fully considered the broader impacts of displacing the wildlife that resides in these patches of habitat. If an area of forest is cleared, and the wildlife are unable to flee to other nearby forests, they will inevitably spill over into neighbouring urban spaces.</p><p>But habitat loss is just one aspect of what’s going on at Pasir Ris. The other factor, and one that actually makes things worse, is once again, feeding.</p><p>For years, people have been feeding wild boar regularly in some areas outside of Pasir Ris Park.</p><p>At a corner close to Pasir Ris Drive 3, <a href="https://mothership.sg/2020/04/wild-boar-herd-pasir-ris/" target="_blank">large herds of wild boar</a> can be seen gathering next to the road in the evening. People have been seen stopping and throwing packets of food. This has been going on so often, and for so long, that this has been mentioned in the <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/rise-in-boar-numbers-spurs-debate-on-wildlife-feeding" target="_blank">media</a> repeatedly.</p><p>Somewhat further away, there is another site in Lorong Halus, where <a href="https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/families-feeding-wild-boars-lorong-halus-entertaiment">wild boars are fed regularly</a>.</p><p>Because the <a href="https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/9-people-caught-feeding-watching-wild-boars-be-charged-breaching-circuit-breaker-rules" target="_blank">feeders often offer food in plastic bags</a>, styrofoam boxes, and other forms of packaging, the wild boar feeding sites are usually littered with trash, which is not only unsightly, but also contributes to plastic pollution. Uneaten food can attract rodents and insects, which pose other problems for people. As the sounders gather every evening, their trampling and rooting means that the ground at these spots is completely bare, and no plants can grow.</p><p>A lot of the issues we brought up with regard to feeding of wild boar at Chek Jawa applies to Pasir Ris, except that wild boar in Pasir Ris have not started tugging at bags or snatching food from parkgoers’ bicycles.</p><p>Instead of staying in the forest and avoiding people, habituated wildlife quickly figure out that areas with more humans potentially offer more feeding opportunities. Tempted by the prospect of rich pickings, wild boar that have been fed by people are even more motivated to enter nearby parks and residential areas.</p><p>While searching for food in urban areas, wild boar risk getting hit by vehicles as they cross roads. They may scavenge on trash and food waste, or in some cases, come across more food offered by people. As a result, these wild boar quickly learn to keep returning again and again, because the rewards outweigh the risks.</p><p>When a wild boar wanders into an area with more people, like a residential area or public park, it is more likely to encounter people who might not know how to behave around them. Some people might react out of fear, and try to chase the wild boar away, while other people, in their curiosity and excitement, might get too close while trying to take photos. Just because a wild boar has been habituated to humans doesn’t mean that it stops being a wild animal - it can still be frightened by the actions of people around it. In an unfamiliar environment, and faced with unfamiliar, potentially threatening humans, a wild boar may panic, and it will defend itself, either by running away, or charging. In such a situation, the risk of someone getting hurt is a lot higher. </p><p>All populations of wild animals are limited to some extent by the amount of food and other available resources in their habitats. In any given area of forest, there is supposed to be a maximum number of wild boar that the forest can support - this is known as the carrying capacity. If there are too many wild boar, eventually there will be a time when there is insufficient food to support all of them. Some wild boar are forced to leave in search of other areas with more food, while others might starve, and the population drops back below the carrying capacity. This is one key way in which populations of wild animals are regulated; other factors like predators, competition, and diseases also play a part.</p><p>In places where wild boar are fed regularly by humans, they can afford to spend less time foraging in the forest. Which results in more time and energy for other activities, like reproduction. Eventually, as the wild boar increase in numbers, this could affect other plants and animals that share these habitats.</p><p>When wild boar visit public parks and urban areas, they might be motivated by several factors - with an abundance of food provided by well-meaning but misguided people, the population may have grown beyond what the forest can naturally support, and some end up moving towards where they can find even more food. On top of that, these wild boar may have learnt to see people as a potential source of food, so instead of actively avoiding them, they might approach anyone they encounter, regardless of whether the humans react in a friendly manner or not. In these locations, with more people around, a wild boar that is spooked, even accidentally, has a higher chance of injuring someone.</p><p>Take a population of wild boar, feed them regularly so that their numbers increase and they see humans as a source of food, then combine this with ongoing habitat loss, and it’s obvious why wild boar are becoming a more frequent sight in Pasir Ris Park. With more reports of wild boar venturing out of the remaining patches of forest, incidents like the one at Sungei Api Api Park are bound to happen. The unfortunate woman herself might not have provoked the wild boar; it’s possible that the wild boar was simply startled and charged. But her injuries are arguably the direct consequence of a combination of human actions - if feeding had not made the wild boar of Pasir Ris more likely to wander out of the forest, this incident might not have happened. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">What's next?</h2><p>After the 17th November incident, residents in Pasir Ris have been requested to share their views on the wildlife that live in their midst, and wild boar are included as one of the species of concern.</p><p>Most of us in the Naked Hermit Crabs do not live in Pasir Ris, and we understand if residents are not comfortable with having wild boar around - after all, they can pose a genuine safety hazard in certain situations. At the same time, we hope that we have highlighted some of the factors that have led to human-wild boar conflict in Chek Jawa and Pasir Ris. For both places, we strongly believe that the primary driver that we need to focus on is the feeding of wild boar.</p><p>We believe that the main course of action required is stronger enforcement action, especially regarding the persistent feeding of wild boar in Pasir Ris. As wild boar stop associating humans with food, they are much less likely to venture into the open, and will largely remain in the forest patches. At the same time, we also believe that more needs to be done to get people to take the necessary precautions when visiting Chek Jawa, so as to avoid having their food snatched by wild boar or macaques.</p><p>The National Parks Board has useful information on <a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/dos-and-donts/animal-advisories/wild-boars">what to do should you encounter a wild boar</a>.</p><p>If a plot of land that has been earmarked for urban development needs to be cleared, we believe that more work needs to be done to ensure that any wildlife that is displaced can easily move to adjacent areas of habitat, and should not be forced into nearby urban areas and even public parks, especially for species that are more likely to come into conflict with humans.</p><p>It’s true that in the 21st century, wild boar populations in Singapore do not face much predation pressure. Monitoring wild boar populations and determining the carrying capacity of a given area can be challenging, but we think that such work needs to be done if we are to be able to take a science-based approach to tackle the issue. Removal (in other words, culling) is an easy way to deal with human-wildlife conflict, but first, we need the baseline data, and we also need to explore alternative management options. As we have seen with other species, culling may work in the short term, but if the root causes are not tackled, especially feeding by humans, the conflict simply keeps recurring.</p><p>As Singapore strives to be a City in Nature, encounters and interactions with all sorts of wildlife are bound to occur. Ultimately, it all boils down to respect for the creatures that live among us. Despite their size, strength, and weaponry, wild boar are not terrifying, fearsome monsters, but at the same time, they should not be treated like pets, and definitely should not be getting handouts from people. If people are able to stop feeding the wild boar, keep a safe distance during encounters, and basically treat them with the respect they deserve, it is possible to reduce the likelihood of such incidents happening in the future.</p><div><br /></div>Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-52810821564727932842020-10-03T19:03:00.003+08:002020-10-06T07:47:56.284+08:00Walking with Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat at Chek Jawa Wetlands<p>Last Saturday, our lead volunteer Sumita got the opportunity to bring Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on a short tour along the mangrove boardwalk of Chek Jawa Wetlands on Pulau Ubin.</p><p>During the session, she took the chance to share the beauty of mangroves with him, and talked about the importance of mangroves and nature areas in Singapore in protecting our small island nation against the effects of climate change.</p><p>During the session, the status of Chek Jawa was briefly touched upon, as it is still classified as a park and not a nature reserve.</p><p>Since Naked Hermit Crabs was started in 2007, we've always worked towards ensuring that we raise awareness on the marine environments that could be vulnerable to development.</p><p>Chek Jawa wetlands is last wetlands in Singapore to have six different key habitats, including mangroves, coastal forest and coral rubble.</p><p>In Dec 2001, due to the hard work by nature groups who raised awareness of the biodiversity found in the area, reclamation has been deferred for the area.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hengsweekeat/photos/a.202086256496574/3390873527617815/?type=3" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1098" data-original-width="1116" height="394" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I4t6r6hfOa0/X3hVzgnCweI/AAAAAAAAD6o/N6z_hc42x-MSGSZ5y76eSrymF6HAdaIKwCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h394/Screenshot%2B2020-10-03%2Bat%2B6.42.48%2BPM.png" title="Photo from Heng Swee Keat's Facebook Page" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screenshot of Heng Swee Keat's Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hengsweekeat/photos/a.202086256496574/3390873527617815/?type=3" target="_blank">Post</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Minister of National Development Desmond Lee, who was also present during the walk, also highlighted that exposure to nature from a young age is very important in the development of motor skills in children.</p><p>At the same time, it was agreed that nature is very therapeutic and helps those who engage in nature to de-stress.</p><p>At the same time, Sumita also took the time to show Tan and Heng some drawings from our participants from our past walks.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nrMl-VAicLU/X3haMcoowDI/AAAAAAAAD60/esXDGCPhcFUGr9mBCoH_uBRGWKizTtucwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1108/Screenshot%2B2020-10-03%2Bat%2B7.01.53%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="930" data-original-width="1108" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nrMl-VAicLU/X3haMcoowDI/AAAAAAAAD60/esXDGCPhcFUGr9mBCoH_uBRGWKizTtucwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screenshot%2B2020-10-03%2Bat%2B7.01.53%2BPM.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screenshot of Desmond Lee's Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/desmondtslee/photos/a.1279129485431324/4788543347823236/?type=3">Post</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><p>We're glad to share that the ministers enjoyed seeing the drawings and messages for kids and adults and said that it would be nice to digitise these items.</p><p>You can access our digital guestbook here: <a href="https://padlet.com/nakedhermitcrabs/guestbook">https://padlet.com/nakedhermitcrabs/guestbook</a></p><p>Here's a compilation of some very old entries to the Guestbook<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildsingapore/albums/72157600399114523" title="naked hermit crabs guestbook"><img alt="naked hermit crabs guestbook" height="300" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/3269/2444472557_fd8ccbcbc7_w.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>We can't wait for our next walk which we are currently planning for.<p></p><p></p><p></p>Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-63796703675651740042020-03-26T22:32:00.001+08:002020-03-26T22:32:14.152+08:00🔶 Walk Cancelled: 25 Apr 2020 🔶<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Our 20 visitors saw carpet anemones, noble volute, horseshoe crabs, white-rumped shama, kingfishers, swimming crabs and fiddler crabs.</div>
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Thanks to our guides, Ley Kun, Ria, Che Cheng, Xiang Tian and Wei Yuan!</div>
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Join us at our Chek Jawa Boardwalk outing on 15 March, Sunday. This is a very special and beautiful corner of Singapore mangroves, and the best way is to explore this place is with a nature guide. Our walks are designed for small groups of young families and friends. Best of all, this nature walk is free! Register on Eventbrite <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/15-mar-sun-free-guided-walk-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-99228171131">here</a>.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Chek Jawa is rich in biodiversity, and with the help of our volunteer guides, you should be able to see lots of interesting plants and wildlife. Even though we are not going on to the shore, there is still much to see and enjoy. There are monitor lizards, fiddler crabs, tree-climbing crabs, spiders, rare plants, wild boar, mudskippers and lots of fruit trees. If we are lucky, we might even spot the Oriental Pied Hornbill, White-bellied Sea Eagle and the giant Atlas Moth.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Date: 15 March 2020 (Sunday)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Meeting place: Chek Jawa Information Kiosk, Pulau Ubin</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Meeting time: 9:30 am</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Duration of walk: 2 hours</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Fees: No charge for now, but small donations are accepted</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Sign up </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/15-mar-sun-free-guided-walk-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-99228171131" style="background-color: white; color: #2c9aff; font-family: roboto; font-size: 15.4px;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">.</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">For more information on what to expect at our Chek Jawa Boardwalk outings, and when preparing for your visit, please make sure you </span><a href="http://nakedhermitcrabs.blogspot.sg/2017/02/what-to-expect-during-chek-jawa.html" style="background-color: white; color: #2c9aff; font-family: roboto; font-size: 15.4px;">read our post</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;"> specially written for you.</span><br />
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In light of the current public health situation under DORSCON Orange, we will be canceling our walk on 22 February to prevent the gathering of a large group of participants and guides.<br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">2020 will be the 13th year of that we will continue to offer FREE nature walks at Chek Jawa Boardwalk and Pasir Ris Mangroves. </span><br />
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Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-4149602757078469382019-12-09T16:02:00.001+08:002019-12-09T16:02:41.121+08:0015 Dec (Sun): Celebrate the school holidays with a trip to Chek Jawa!<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: roboto; font-size: 15.4px;">
Join us at our Chek Jawa Boardwalk outing on 15 December, Sunday. This is a very special and beautiful corner of Singapore mangroves, and the best way is to explore this place is with a nature guide. Our walks are designed for small groups of young families and friends. Best of all, this nature walk is free! Register on Eventbrite <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/15-dec-sun-free-guided-walk-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-85463478565">here</a>.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Date: 15 December 2019 (Sunday)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Meeting place: Chek Jawa Information Kiosk, Pulau Ubin</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Meeting time: 9:30 am</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Duration of walk: 2 hours</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Fees: No charge for now, but small donations are accepted</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Video of the otter we spotted by Ria Tan</span></div>
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As with all of our other walks, we had a wonderful time exploring the mangroves in Pasir Ris Park with our participants!<br />
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We had close to 90 participants despite the slight drizzle and grey skies at the start of our walk.<br />
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Instead of dampening our spirits, the light drizzle helped to cool the environment in the park and that made the walk more enjoyable.<br />
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Our participants were made up of groups of eager families and friends, who were excited to learn more about the residents of our local mangroves.</div>
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Encouraging the curiosity of our young participants</h3>
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With the help of our curious, young participants, we got to spot many crabs and interesting insects, such as the mangrove shield bug and a red-coloured assassin bug!</div>
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Mangrove shield bugs are often found in clusters under leaves in the mangrove. To find out more about these beautiful bugs, you can read about them <a href="http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/insecta/calliphara.htm" target="_blank">here</a> on Wildsingapore's fact sheets.<br />
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This young individual of the cotton stainer was found near the sea hibiscus plant, which the adults and young often congregate around. You can read more about them <a href="http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/insecta/dysdercus.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Mangrove pit vipers are a key part of our walk as our visitors are always excited to see them.</div>
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We really enjoy having families join us for our walks as visitors help us to spot wildlife and ask a lot of great questions about our local flora and fauna.<br />
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At the end of our walk, we usually let our participants draw or write about what they saw.</div>
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Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-61119415569322128642019-11-18T16:22:00.003+08:002019-11-18T16:22:43.104+08:0023 Nov (Sat) - Free guided walk at Pasir Ris MangrovesThis March, the Naked Hermit Crabs are specially organising a very special nature walk at Pasir Ris Mangroves this Saturday, 23 November. This is a FREE nature walk on the mangrove boardwalk at Pasir Ris Park.<br />
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Sign up now on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/23-nov-sat-free-guided-walk-at-pasir-ris-mangroves-tickets-82572551725">Eventbrite</a>! Don't miss the opportunity to see some wildlife in action! Pasir Ris Mangroves is conveniently located 10 minutes away from Pasir Ris MRT station. We only do Pasir Ris Mangroves two to three times a year, so don't miss this opportunity!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">Ria explains to her participants that the best way<br />
to find owls is to look out for their puke pellets<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">This puke pellet contains a shrew's skeleton<br />
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Photo by Nicholas Yeo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">One of the spotted wood owls<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">They aren't always easy to spot so guides usually point<br />
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Photo by Nicholas Yeo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">Kapok! The kapok tree produces pods that burst<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">A grey heron heading back to the roost sight.<br />
Photo by Nicholas Yeo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">Taking in the sights and sounds at the shore<br />
Photo by Nicholas Yeo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">Everyone was intrigued by the crab moults<br />
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There are many creatures look out for in the mangroves, such as mudskippers, tree-climbing crabs, snails, herons and monitor lizards. The best part of the nature walk is at the end when we get to the small jetty over the river. There is a lot of animal activity in the evenings. We have seen young monitor lizards crawling into their nests as they settle in before nightfall. Sometimes, you may even spot kingfishers, jellyfishes and water snakes! It really is quite exciting for the children to be able to see these animals in the wild.<br />
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Time: 5 pm<br />
Meeting point: Pasir Ris Park, Carpark C.<br />
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Meet near the first toilets nearest the entrance to Carpark C. The meeting point is a short stroll from the Pasir Ris MRT station. Pasir Ris Park is a very long park with many carparks (from A to D). Do look at the map to be sure you are heading for the correct carpark.<br />
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Do read on for more information about our FAQs and what you can expect to see!<br />
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A: Comfortable outdoors clothes and normal walking shoes. There may be mosquitoes in the mangroves, so you might want to wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt or bring repellent.<br />
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A: Rain gear and camera. If you want to continue exploring the mangroves on your own after our walk, you might want to bring a small torch.<br />
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A: None. As long as the participants are able to walk well and be responsible for their own well-being during the walk.<br />
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More about the walk!<br />
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You'll be able to spot all sorts of animals around the mangroves. Here are some examples:<br />
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Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-3057821462248314852019-10-12T14:44:00.005+08:002019-10-12T14:44:57.650+08:0020 October (Sun) - Join us at Chek Jawa for a free guided walk!<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: roboto; font-size: 15.4px;">
Join us at our regular Chek Jawa Boardwalk outing on 20 October, Sunday. This is a very special and beautiful corner of Singapore mangroves, and the best way is to explore this place is with a nature guide. Our walks are designed for small groups of young families and friends. Best of all, this nature walk is free! Register on Eventbrite <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/20-october-sun-free-guided-walk-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-76524554001">here</a>.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Fees: No charge for now, but small donations are accepted</span><br />
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Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-67471015976830882652019-08-01T12:10:00.002+08:002019-08-01T12:13:10.407+08:008 September (Sun) - Spend your school holidays with us at Chek Jawa!<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: roboto; font-size: 15.4px;">
Join us at our regular Chek Jawa Boardwalk outing on 8 September, Sunday. This is a very special and beautiful corner of Singapore mangroves, and the best way is to explore this place is with a nature guide. Our walks are designed for small groups of young families and friends. Best of all, this nature walk is free! Register on Eventbrite <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/8-september-sun-free-guided-walk-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-67393043407" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Date: 8 September 2019 (Sunday)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Meeting place: Chek Jawa Information Kiosk, Pulau Ubin</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Meeting time: 9:30 am</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Duration of walk: 2 hours</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Fees: No charge for now, but small donations are accepted</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Sign up </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/8-september-sun-free-guided-walk-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-67393043407" style="background-color: white; color: #2c9aff; font-family: roboto; font-size: 15.4px;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">.</span><br />
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Join us at our regular Chek Jawa Boardwalk outing on 18 August, Sunday. This is a very special and beautiful corner of Singapore mangroves, and the best way is to explore this place is with a nature guide. Our walks are designed for small groups of young families and friends. Best of all, this nature walk is free! Register on Eventbrite <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/18-aug-sun-free-guided-walk-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-67391663279" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Date: 18 August 2019 (Sunday)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Meeting place: Chek Jawa Information Kiosk, Pulau Ubin</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Meeting time: 9:30 am</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Duration of walk: 2 hours</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Fees: No charge for now, but small donations are accepted</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Sign up </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/18-aug-sun-free-guided-walk-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-67391663279" style="background-color: white; color: #2c9aff; font-family: roboto; font-size: 15.4px;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">.</span><br />
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Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-44836218377586556992019-07-07T14:19:00.003+08:002019-07-07T14:20:07.200+08:0013 Jul (Sat) - Free Guided Walk at Chek Jawa <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: roboto; font-size: 15.4px;">
Join us at our regular Chek Jawa Boardwalk outing on 13 July, Saturday. This is a very special and beautiful corner of Singapore mangroves, and the best way is to explore this place is with a nature guide. Our walks are designed for small groups of young families and friends. Best of all, this nature walk is free! Register on Eventbrite <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/13-july-sat-free-guided-walk-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-64910888214" style="color: #2c9aff;" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-67045576194403552902019-07-07T13:57:00.000+08:002019-07-07T13:57:03.185+08:00Balik Chek Jawa 2019We're looking forward to Balik Chek Jawa 2020!<br />
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Here's some snippets from our event in June.<br />
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Highlights of the walk include two sightings of the shore pit viper. In fact, the first pit viper, spotted by a visitor in Sumita's group, is a cute tiny one, not more than 10 cm long. Its triangular head is so distinctive even though it is just a baby snake. What a special treat! The other shore pit viper was spotted on the mangrove mud, slithering away in a hole in the ground. Please know that the <a href="http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/vertebrates/snakes/purpureomaculatus.htm" target="_blank">shore pit viper</a> is a <b><span style="color: red;">highly venomous</span></b> snake, so do stay far away from it if you spot one.<br />
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Other animal sightings are:<br />
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- giant mudskipper<br />
- horseshoe crabs<br />
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We saw this giant claw of a crab near the jetty.<br />
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Elsewhere in Pasir Risk Park, you can easily see jungle fowl as well as the Oriental Pied Hornbills.<br />
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We ended the walk at the jetty where we all chilled out, and the kids did some drawings.<br />
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<b>Announcement</b>: Join us at <b>Balik Chek Jawa 2019</b> on <b>2 Jun (Sun)</b>. This is Chek Jawa Open House at Pulau Ubin. FREE tour, no registration required. Just come anytime between 10am and 2pm and volunteers will be there to share the amazing shores of Chek Jawa with you.<br />
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Date: 2 Jun (Sun)<br />
Time: 10am - 2pm<br />
Meeting point: Chek Jawa Info Kiosk<br />
More details here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/balikcj2019" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/balikcj2019</a><br />
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<br />Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-2428773728459812662019-05-27T10:17:00.000+08:002019-05-27T10:20:39.367+08:002 Jun 2019 (Sun) - Balik Chek Jawa<br />
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Once a year, and only once a year, during Pesta Ubin, volunteers from several groups come together to offer a Chek Jawa Open House. Free, no registration required, simply come to Chek Jawa!</div>
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Date: 2 Jun (Sun)<br />
Time: 10am - 2pm<br />
Meeting point: Chek Jawa Info Kiosk<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><br />More details here: <a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fbalikcj2019%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2PG1vAnvOrR_y5b5S5ab2E2xxg3luWdVpSCjjwjgLEpXR7NjpYRXtXvz8&h=AT0t5P0QAG-JoGpqDttp64hd-Fl-CzWZPXNOAWOJT9sWNyW6nU5QKN05wTR02d7TW7XIxKRM-loyPUoHMYNLSWReGr-4VdBlqKmsWhcA_Ykr9K7_mgrgm5KgksWaTjJdP3F3CvtRkYZGGD_I3-tBEZupD7sp5zZMHllMbbeYiBoi6BWh2ncgc426JoHzSNWRf2j9MWogPIo8Md-nO8I0RQg-G8wxCTNhDcWJUktV5TZhdHL7yxcj5cS97EuAqgHVuRtJImdL3dJTFo3L07PEahRCweVJwfOnfjrYdX3YCXKIioTHjVrvx95jStusBl_2Q32vjxASODY1Tv2LLHvtWQb2718oKSyfyIUW39_hpkjZ8Rzx-yYMJXlFpQD4be3bRJjie7cy3KEa478NlP6Ozn1gnF1ZZ1zy6UdtR8NYDm000hSkqgYB-E5-XV9Fc0k7AKCbWJcf5ZiETECa-WIaFBPJElet3bqZ7uBCuGBNdRSfZQcE__ch9dWpX75h9P2okLL0Ag2f6yBOS7dRB3j8Gr1M0O5HrdjcBDuKcIg_Jv16v3bOkCEIa5HqJOsNKnrf8zD_00VfHGyP6f0f8uKmHZjueHqWG4qVVb3JAzmeZShFO2EMgpaABq6lsSKBpTcvziPbajVBZ4Ju" href="http://tinyurl.com/balikcj2019?fbclid=IwAR2PG1vAnvOrR_y5b5S5ab2E2xxg3luWdVpSCjjwjgLEpXR7NjpYRXtXvz8" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/balikcj2019</a></span></div>
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Volunteer guides will be stationed all over the boardwalk to share about Chek Jawa's amazing heritage and wildlife. </div>
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See you at Balik Chek Jawa!</div>
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Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-38018441185279031192019-05-16T10:12:00.000+08:002019-05-18T08:52:31.999+08:001 June (Sat): Want to learn how to be a nature guide? Come join the Chek Jawa Familiarisation Tour with the Naked Hermit Crabs!<div style="background-color: white; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6em;">
Have you ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be a nature guide? Looking for an interesting activity for your family to take part in during the holidays? The Chek Jawa Familiarisation Tour is here for you! No prior experience is needed. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/1-jun-sat-free-guide-training-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-61620784425">Sign up now</a>! After you have completed the Familiarisation Tour on 1 June, you will be able to participate as a volunteer at the Balik Chek Jawa Day on 2 June. Come join us and make a difference for nature!<br />
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<strong>What is this Familiarisation Tour about?</strong><br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/null" target="_blank"></a>To help prepare you to contribute to Balik Chek Jawa on 2 June (Sun), this tour introduces you Chek Jawa and hopes to build your confidence to share at one station of your choice along the boardwalk.<br />
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It is also a chance to interact with like-minded people and more experienced nature guides while coming up with new and exciting ways to share about our shores. The tour will take you around the Chek Jawa coastal and mangrove boardwalk.<br />
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<strong>Why should I join this familiarisation tour?</strong><br />
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By joining this FREE tour, you will not only learn about the wildlife at Chek Jawa, but also have a chance to contribute to Balik Chek Jawa by learning how to be a nature guide! </div>
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Your help is needed during Balik Chek Jawa:<br />
(a) As guides at various spots or wandering the boardwalk<br />
(b) To help at activities at House No. 1 or at TeamSeagrass or RUM booths</div>
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<strong>Training Session</strong><br />
Date: 1 June (Sat)<br />
Time: 8.00 am-12 noon<br />
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Meeting point: Changi Point Ferry Terminal (near Changi Village)</div>
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We will head over to Chek Jawa together.</div>
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<a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/1-jun-sat-free-guide-training-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-61620784425">SIGN UP HERE!</a><br />
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Registration closes on 25 May 2019<br />
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Continue reading for more information on what you can learn, and who is eligible to join the tour!<br />
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You will learn:<br />
- How to spot wildlife<br />
- Guiding tips<br />
- Tricky guiding situations, e.g. dealing with 'difficult' visitors<br />
- You are expected to read up the bulk of the information on your own. Links to online resources will be provided.<br />
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<strong>Who can join the Familiarisation Tour?</strong><br />
- Participants should be 19 years old and above.</div>
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- Younger participants may participate if accompanied by a parent/guardian during both the familiarisation tour and Balik Chek Jawa.</div>
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- Families are welcome to join the familiarisation tour and volunteer at <a data-mce-href="https://www.facebook.com/events/520270078502806/" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/520270078502806/" target="_blank">Balik Chek Jawa</a>.<br />
- Individual participants under 19 years of age will be considered on a case-by-case basis.<br />
- Participants must commit to help at Balik Chek Jawa on 2 Jun, 2019 (Sun).<br />
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<strong>What is Balik Chek Jawa?</strong><br />
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Part of Pesta Ubin, <a data-mce-href="https://www.facebook.com/events/520270078502806/" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/520270078502806/" target="_blank">Balik Chek Jawa</a> is a FREE Open House at Chek Jawa. Volunteers (you!) will be stationed all over the boardwalk to share about Chek Jawa's amazing wildlife. There are also lots of fun activities for kids and the family at House No. 1, Chek Jawa's Visitor Centre (There will be NO activities on the seashores).<br />
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Date: 2 Jun (Sun)<br />
Time: 10am - 2pm<br />
Meeting point: Chek Jawa Info Kiosk.<br />
More details on Balik Chek Jawa 2018 <a data-mce-href="https://www.facebook.com/events/520270078502806/" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/520270078502806/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Click <a data-mce-href="https://pestaubin2017.blogspot.sg/2017/03/3-jun-sat-balik-chek-jawa-with-chek.html" href="https://pestaubin2017.blogspot.sg/2017/03/3-jun-sat-balik-chek-jawa-with-chek.html" target="_blank">here</a> to see what happened at Balik Chek Jawa last year!</div>
Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-14678073725077994312019-05-07T13:49:00.001+08:002019-05-07T13:49:44.960+08:0025 May (Sat) - Free guided walk at Pasir Ris MangrovesThis March, the Naked Hermit Crabs are specially organising a very special nature walk at Pasir Ris Mangroves on 25 May, Saturday. This is a FREE nature walk on the mangrove boardwalk at Pasir Ris Park.<br />
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Sign up now on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/25-may-sat-free-guided-walk-at-pasir-ris-mangroves-tickets-61479067546">Eventbrite</a>! Don't miss the opportunity to see some wildlife in action! Pasir Ris Mangroves is conveniently located 10 minutes away from Pasir Ris MRT station. We only do Pasir Ris Mangroves two to three times a year, so don't miss this opportunity!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">They aren't always easy to spot so guides usually point<br />
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Photo by Nicholas Yeo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">A grey heron heading back to the roost sight.<br />
Photo by Nicholas Yeo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">Taking in the sights and sounds at the shore<br />
Photo by Nicholas Yeo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">Everyone was intrigued by the crab moults<br />
Photo by Nicholas Yeo.</td></tr>
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There are many creatures look out for in the mangroves, such as mudskippers, tree-climbing crabs, snails, herons and monitor lizards. The best part of the nature walk is at the end when we get to the small jetty over the river. There is a lot of animal activity in the evenings. We have seen young monitor lizards crawling into their nests as they settle in before nightfall. Sometimes, you may even spot kingfishers, jellyfishes and water snakes! It really is quite exciting for the children to be able to see these animals in the wild.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Date: 25 May 2019 (Saturday)<br />
Time: 5 pm<br />
Meeting point: Pasir Ris Park, Carpark C.<br />
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Meet near the first toilets nearest the entrance to Carpark C. The meeting point is a short stroll from the Pasir Ris MRT station. Pasir Ris Park is a very long park with many carparks (from A to D). Do look at the map to be sure you are heading for the correct carpark.<br />
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Do read on for more information about our FAQs and what you can expect to see!<br />
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Q: Suitable attire?<br />
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A: Comfortable outdoors clothes and normal walking shoes. There may be mosquitoes in the mangroves, so you might want to wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt or bring repellent.<br />
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Q: What should I bring?<br />
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A: Rain gear and camera. If you want to continue exploring the mangroves on your own after our walk, you might want to bring a small torch.<br />
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Q: Age restriction?<br />
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A: None. As long as the participants are able to walk well and be responsible for their own well-being during the walk.<br />
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Q: Is the boardwalk accessible to prams?<br />
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A: Yes, it is a smooth ride throughout, on boardwalks or hard paths.<br />
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Q: What if I am late?<br />
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A: Just catch up with us on the boardwalk! We will start from the entrance closest to Carpark C (with red star on the image below) and take the first right turn towards the Mangrove Jetty on Sungei Tampines. We will end the walk either at the jetty or near the pond, depending on group size.<br />
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Q: What if it rains?<br />
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A: This is a rain-or-shine event. The guides will be at the meeting point regardless of the weather. Usually we are able to resume the walk once the rain stops. Please come prepared with rain gear. You should make your own decision whether to come or not in the event of bad weather.<br />
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More about the walk!<br />
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You'll be able to spot all sorts of animals around the mangroves. Here are some examples:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">"chut chut" snail </td></tr>
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Join us at our regular Chek Jawa Boardwalk outing on 14 April, Sunday. This is a very special and beautiful corner of Singapore mangroves, and the best way is to explore this place is with a nature guide. Our walks are designed for small groups of young families and friends. Best of all, this nature walk is free! Register on Eventbrite <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/14-apr-sun-free-guided-walk-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-59882541293" style="color: #2c9aff; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: roboto; font-size: 15.4px;">Chek Jawa is rich in biodiversity, and with the help of our volunteer guides, you should be able to see lots of interesting plants and wildlife. Even though we are not going on to the shore, there is still much to see and enjoy. There are monitor lizards, fiddler crabs, tree-climbing crabs, spiders, rare plants, wild boar, mudskippers and lots of fruit trees. If we are lucky, we might even spot the Oriental Pied Hornbill, White-bellied Sea Eagle and the giant Atlas Moth.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Date: 14 April 2019 (Sunday)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Meeting place: Chek Jawa Information Kiosk, Pulau Ubin</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Meeting time: 9:30 am</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Duration of walk: 2 hours</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 15.4px;">Fees: No charge for now, but small donations are accepted</span><br />
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Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-23750392073629979902019-03-17T21:21:00.004+08:002019-04-14T06:56:13.002+08:00Our first time guiding over 300 participants at Berlayer Creek, Labrador Park!The Naked Hermit Crabs had a blast at yesterday's Celebrating Singapore Shores' event at Berlayer Creek, Labrador Park. It was the first time the marine community got together to offer free activities for families to raise awareness about the wildlife found near our shores. We had over 300 participants sign up for our hourly walks. Over our 4 walk sessions, we saw a variety of wildlife. We saw birds such as the Ashy tailorbird, busy weaver ants and a family of otters.<br />
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Our darkness fell, our participants of our last walk saw night critters such as the maritime gecko and a sleeping bronzeback snake.<br />
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We would like to thank everyone who attended the event and our guides, Ley Kun, Liz, Diana, Bee Bee, Wei De, GC Lim, Yeng, Michael, Gek Fong, Cheryl, Shi Yu, Che Cheng, Yian Hah, Sumita, Ivan and Wei Yuan! We hope to see you at our next walk on 14 April 2019 at Chek Jawa. For updates, please follow our Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Naked-Hermit-Crabs-1825391097477979/">here</a>.<br />
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Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-55439413838086953622019-03-11T09:52:00.000+08:002019-04-14T06:56:25.667+08:0016 Mar (Sat) - Take a walk on the wild side this school holidays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The March school holidays will soon be here, and we have a new location to explore with you! We are holding a mangrove walk at Berlayar Creek, Labrador Park, on 16 March, Saturday.</div>
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To celebrate the closing of the International Year of the Reef, the marine community and Naked Hermit Crabs are organising activities and special guided walks at Labrador Park on 16 March, Saturday. This is a FREE nature walk on the mangrove boardwalk at Berlayar Creek. We are only doing this walk this year, so don't miss this opportunity! Check out this video to see what we saw yesterday at Berlayer Creek!</div>
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In addition, there will be more than 20 marine community groups offering an evening of fun. FREE activities. This mini festival is designed specially for kids and the family with games and prizes, nature walks and films.</div>
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<a name='more'></a>Meeting Point: Meet the Naked Hermit Crabs at 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm outside Exit A (turn right) of Labrador Park MRT. Sign up <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/16-mar-sat-free-guided-walk-at-labrador-park-berlayar-creek-trail-tickets-57950075235">HERE </a>to reserve your places.<br />
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We will have nature guides who will bring you on a walk along the mangrove boardwalk at Berlayar Creek. We end our walk at Berlayar Shade (a big shelter and facilities) facing the sea where there will be many booths showcasing fun activities by the marine community.</div>
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<br />Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-32023644987627953602019-03-02T09:53:00.000+08:002019-03-02T10:54:50.796+08:0010 Mar (Sun): Join us at Labrador Park to explore Berlayar Creek!To celebrate World Wildlife Day (3 March), the Naked Hermit Crabs are specially organising a special walk at Labrador Park on 10 March, Sunday. This is a FREE nature walk on the mangrove boardwalk at Berlayar Creek, Labrador Park.<br />
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There are many creatures look out for in the mangroves, such as mudskippers, tree-climbing crabs, snails, herons and monitor lizards.<br />
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The best part of the nature walk is at the end when we get to coastal boardwalk.<br />
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There is a lot of animal activity in the evenings. We have seen young monitor lizards crawling into their nests as they settle in before nightfall. Sometimes, you may even spot kingfishers, nightjars and otters!<br />
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It really is quite exciting for the children to be able to see these animals in the wild.<br />
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<br />Naked Hermit Crabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18405860751419773434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-30238942788375160972019-02-27T17:44:00.002+08:002019-02-27T17:46:35.664+08:00Great day at Chek Jawa on a Saturday morning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We had a great day at Chek Jawa with about 20 visitors on 23 Feb 2019. So happy to meet with enthusiastic visitors. Very lovely people!</div>
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We saw lots of animals including monitor lizards, an Oriental Whip snake, fiddler crabs, tree-climbing crabs, wild boars and macaques. Strangely, we did not see mudskippers in the mangrove and at the coastal side too. Not sure why.<br />
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The sun was out, the sky was a beautiful blue, and lots of fresh air. It's a good day to be out enjoying some nature!<br />
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One of the kids in the group spotted a pair of needlefishes in the waters just after the beacon. The fishes are about 40 cm long. What a treat to be able to see theses fishes!<br />
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We saw lots of long-tail macaques before and after the walk. The guides took the opportunity to remind visitors not to feed the monkeys.<br />
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A shout-out with thanks to our volunteer guides - Sumita, Ria, Xiang Tian, LK and our intern, Francine, for guiding!<br />
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Also, check out the video that Ria made of the walk: <a href="https://wildshores.blogspot.com/2019/02/black-water-at-chek-jawa.html#.XHZanogzY2x">https://wildshores.blogspot.com/2019/02/black-water-at-chek-jawa.html#.XHZanogzY2x</a><br />
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Do join us at our upcoming events in March:<br />
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10 March, 2019 (Sunday) - guided walk at Berlayar Creek by trainee guides<br />
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16 March, 2019 (Saturday), 4 to 8pm - a community event organised by Celebrating Singapore Shores. Come and meet the wonderful people who are involved in marine conservation and education in Singapore! No registration is needed.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878456689815215779noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688202612497413358.post-78135916250052890712019-02-13T11:12:00.002+08:002019-02-13T11:12:27.382+08:0023 Feb (Sat) - Free guided walk at Chek Jawa Boardwalk <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Join us our regular Chek Jawa Boardwalk outing on 23 February, Saturday. Come explore this very special and beautiful corner of Singapore mangroves with us. Just gather your family and friends, and have someone do the signup on behalf of the group. Best of all, this nature walk is free! Register on Eventbrite <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/23-feb-sat-free-guided-walk-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-56460581118">here</a>.</div>
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Chek Jawa is rich in biodiversity, and with the help of our volunteer guides, you should be able to see lots of interesting plants and wildlife. Even though we are not going on to the shore, there is still much to see and enjoy. There are monitor lizards, fiddler crabs, spiders, rare plants, wild boar, mudskippers and lots of fruit trees. If we are lucky, we might even spot the Oriental Pied Hornbill, White-bellied Sea Eagle and the giant Atlas Moth.<br />
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Date: 23 February 2019 (Saturday)<br />
Meeting place: Chek Jawa Information Kiosk, Pulau Ubin<br />
Meeting time: 9:30 am<br />
Duration of walk: 2 hours<br />
Fees: No charge for now, but small donations are accepted<br />
Sign up <a href="https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/23-feb-sat-free-guided-walk-at-chek-jawa-boardwalk-tickets-56460581118" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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For more information on what to expect at our Chek Jawa Boardwalk outings, and when preparing for your visit, please make sure you <a href="http://nakedhermitcrabs.blogspot.sg/2017/02/what-to-expect-during-chek-jawa.html">read our post</a> specially written for you.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="background-color: #fce5cd;">Chek Jawa at high tide</span></td></tr>
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