Chek Jawa is rich in plant and animal life. The volunteer guides, including several student leaders from Dunman High, should be able to show you lots of interesting animals in the mangroves. On a typical outing to Chek Jawa, one should be able to easily spot mudskippers, tree-climbing crabs, fiddler crabs, snails, bugs, monitor lizards, kingfishers and even snakes. Of course, sometimes we can get really lucky with sightings such as otters, white-bellied sea eagles, Oriental-pied hornbills, woodpeckers. No trip is ever alike, and that's the fun of it all. The kids, in particular, are excellent in spotting animals. So kids, you have some work to do when you come for one of our 'Crabby' walks. Just like last month, we would not have spotted the otter if not for the keen eye of one of the kids. Read about the awesome walk in October.
Our outings are fun and educational although a tad tiring. Come prepared for both hot and wet weather. It is always nice to get out of the city to enjoy the natural woodlands in Pulau Ubin. Make an effort too to understand nature conservation issues, especially because we all live in an urbanised country, and we tend to lose an understanding of what it means to share our space with animals, plants and natural habitats.
Dates: 2 November and 7 December (Saturdays)
Time: 9:30am
Duration: 2 hours
Meeting place: Chek Jawa Information Kiosk, Pulau Ubin
Charge: Free
Click here to get to our online signup page. We will give you a confirmation by email. Do be patient with us as replies may be delayed. If you have questions, feel free to write to us at nakedhermitcrabs@gmail.com.
Do read on to find out what you need to do to prepare for the walk....
More Information:
Read more about Chek Jawa and Pulau Ubin, and how to get there and what to see and do on the wildsingapore website.
How To Get To Chek Jawa:
1. At Changi Jetty, now called Changi Point Ferry Terminal,
(Lorong Bekukong, Changi Village), catch the bumboat to Pulau Ubin.
2. At the Ubin Jetty, you will see many drivers and their
taxis (vans) waiting for passengers. Tell the taxi driver to take you to Chek
Jawa.
3. You will alight at Punai Hut. Chek Jawa is just a short
walk from Punai Hut. Make sure you get the telephone number of the driver so
that you can call him/her for the return trip.
4. We will be waiting for you at the Chek Jawa Information
Kiosk.
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| Meeting place: Chek Jawa Information Kiosk |
FAQ
Q: Suitable attire?
A: Comfortable outdoors clothes and walking shoes
Q: What should I bring?
A: Drinking water (important), rain gear. Optional:
hat/baseball cap, change of attire, camera, binoculars.
Q: Age restriction?
A: None as long as the participants are prepared to walk 2
km, climb a 6-storey high tower, able to tolerate the hot sun or wet weather,
and be responsible for their own well-being during the walk.
Q: How do I recognise the organisers?
A: We will be the ones doing a roll-call at Chek Jawa
Information Kiosk. So, as long as you make it to Chek Jawa, you will definitely
see us.
Q: What if it rains?
A: This is a rain-or-shine event. The Crabs will be there at
Chek Jawa regardless of the weather. Usually we are able to resume the walk
once the rain stops. Please come prepared with rainwear. You make your own
decision whether to come or not in the event of bad weather.
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| praying mantis |
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| mudskipper |
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| heron fishing at low tide |
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| magpie robin at English Cottage |
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| Malayan water monitor lizard |
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| Otter |
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| sesamine face-banded crab |
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