Yichang emerges as haven for birds
2024-12-20 19:12:02
On December 18, flocks of tundra swans were spotted resting peacefully on the water at Jijiahu Wetland Park in Dangyang, Yichang. These swans, classified as a national second-class protected species, migrate south each October to overwinter.
Nationally protected tundra swans, which migrate south to overwinter, were seen peacefully resting on the water in Yichang.
Photo by Fu Beibei
In recent years, Yichang has become a regular migratory site for an increasing number of migratory birds. The diverse waterfowl coexist harmoniously, showcasing Yichang’s significant achievements in ecological protection and its transformation into a haven for these birds.
In June, whiskered terns begin their nesting and incubation period, with flocks building nests and incubating eggs in the lotus ponds of Jinhu Lake.
In June, whiskered terns nest and incubate their eggs in the lotus ponds of Yichang’s Jinhu Lake.
Photo by Wu Yanling
By August, owls, another species under national protection,come into sight perching on the tree in the Canal Park in the city.
Owls appear in the Yichang’s Canal Park in August.
Photo by Wu Yanling
In November, black-throated bushtits, birds protected nationally for their economic and scientific value, were seen frolicking in Canal Park.
Black-throated bushtits are common in Yichang City.
Photo by Wu Yanling.
Photo by Wu Yanling.
Flocks of egrets can also be seen playing at Yanzhiba, a small island in the middle of the Yangtze River in Yichang City.
Egrets often play on Yanzhiba, a small island in the Yangtze River in Yichang City.
Photo by Wu Yanling
