Endangered birds have popped up on abandoned buildings around Wang Tong in an art installation called “Flock” promoting biodiversity and in Hong Kong.
Local resident atist Dominic Johnson-Hill @wantgongart invited Rob Aspire @aspireartwork to the other south side for an awareness project bringing abandoned houses back to life in an original creative collaboration that is truly for the birds.
The campaign features local endangered species promoting the importance of local conservation in an age of aggressive development.
The walk is an easy hike from the pier with a bonus installation at the top of Sunset Peak for active adventurers who hike with their drone.
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Be inspired.
Artist @aspireartwork
The native Red-Billed Blue Magpie (Urocissa erythroryncha) was the first of the birds, appearing on 26 April 2024 at Wang Tong @ArtWalk by @aspireartwork with a time lapse video by @hikedroneeatrepeat for you to watch on instagram.
Artist: @aspireartwork
Artist: @aspireartwork
Catch the Yellow Browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) when you’re arriving from the beach and but you’ll need to make an effort to not miss it when you’re leaving.
Artist @aspireartwork
Artist @aspireartwork
The Amur Paradise Flycatcher (Terpisphone incei) and Swinhoe’s White-Eye (Zoterops simplex) appear together in the valley on an abandoned building looking down from the path that’s well hidden by foliage in summer but clearly visible in the dry winter season.
Artist @aspireartwork
Artist @aspireartwork
The Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) appears with two friends around the corner on the same building as above.
Artist @aspireartwork
Artist @aspireartwork
The White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) is perched on a pipe near a river in Wang Tong village Mui Wo.
Artist @aspireartwork
Artist @aspireartwork
Daurian Redstart (Phoenicurus auroreus) hides inside the building well guarded by a cool Chinese character and is visible from a window in the wall at Wang Tong Art Walk.
Artist @aspireartwork
Artist @wangtongart
Artist @aspireartwork
It’s a bit of a hike to visit the Long Tailed Shrike (Lanius schach) perched high in the hills on a rooftop of one of the historical stone cabins at Sunset Peak, but it’s an adventure with views that are well worth the effort.
Artist @aspireartwork
Take a hike — it’s an easy walk
Bird murals appear on abandoned village houses in Hong Kong | AFP
“Flock” by wangtongart featuring @aspireartwork
Posted: 14 February 2025
Photos by Kinzie