Nature Observation Mini Hike | Birds, Plants and Insects

"This is an easy mini hike that is about 2 kilometers long and about 100 meters above sea level. It is suitable for all ages, from young children to the elderly. During the activity, we will walk through the fields at the foot of Cangshan Mountain and climb a hill, stopping along the way to observe the rich and diverse flora and fauna in the area and learn their interesting stories. This route has a wide view and you can get a close view of Cangshan Mountain, while also enjoying a panoramic view of Erhai Lake and nearby villages."

About Phoebe:

Phoebe is a freelance translator fluent in English, Japanese and French. She has translated over 20 books and picture books, including My Nature Play Book (French), Exploring Space - My First Exploration Atlas (English) Sustainable good life (Japanese). She is an art, culture and nature lover with seven years of experience observing nature. Phoebe has also been keeping a diary for eight years, and her diary sketches have been published in City Pictorial Magazine . Her WeChat public account is: "Phoebe's Wanderings in the World".

You can find her full list of translations on her Douban page (ID: oldphoebe).

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Distance : 2.5 km
Time : 14:30 – 18:00 (starting time varies according to season)

There are many kinds of plants along the way, including winter cherry, walnut, Yunnan poplar, palm, acacia, white buttercup, nettle, ramie, purple stem polygonum, mugwort, rhododendron, sage, tea tree, nine-section grass, etc., as well as various seasonal vegetables in the fields.

I will explain the stories behind these plants as we walk. Each plant has its own history, origin and use. Some are native plants, and some are introduced. This pleasant and easy hike will give you a good understanding of the plant life and ecology on the slopes of Cangshan Mountain.

During the insect active season, we will also catch and closely observe the insects that the children are interested in along the way.

If you would like more information about this event, please feel free to contact me.

In addition, I also have a nature observation group WeChat group, which is specially prepared for enthusiasts. After the event, you can continue to learn and see what plants, insects, and birds people around the world observe in different seasons. There are also experts and picture book authors in the group. We exchange knowledge and grow together.

Some insect species:

• Potato Beetle
• Cross-ribbon golden bird (woven ribbon)
• Oriental Pieris
• Large-spotted star moth caterpillar
• Artemisia leaf beetle
• Multi-colored eye butterfly
• Spodoptera exigua
• Phoebe Panther
• Cicada and cicada

Some plant species:

• Amber Lactarius
• Starry Golden Leaf Peony (unique to the southwest region)
• False gooseberry (also known as ice fruit)
• Watercress (can be used in salads)
• Yunnan Buttercup (Want to know why the English name of Impatiens is "touch-me-not"?)