When is the most popular time for bird watching in Shenyang? What are the good places to go for bird watching in Shenyang in spring?

Spring in Shenyang is a very suitable season for bird watching. There are already many kinds of migratory birds heading to Harbin. If you want to take your children to get to know some of these migratory birds, then the following places are suitable for you. Going to.

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As the temperature gradually rises, the number of migratory birds coming to Wolong Lake Nature Reserve is still increasing. As of March 18, more than 86,000 wild geese, more than 10,000 wild ducks, and 967 white cranes, a national first-level protected animal, have been observed.

There are more than 500 Oriental white storks, a national first-level protected animal (the number of Oriental white storks at its peak exceeded 800 on March 15). It can be said that there are nearly one-third of the world's white cranes and one-quarter of the world's white storks. The Oriental White Storks all inhabit the Wolong Lake Nature Reserve. In addition, internationally endangered species such as white swans, gray cranes, white-naped cranes, and blue-headed pochards and Chinese mergansers are also distributed in varying numbers in the Wolong Lake Ecological Area.

Shenyang is an important stopover for migratory birds in Northeast Asia. Millions of birds stop by every year. Because the bird resources in Shenyang are mainly summer migratory birds, wild birds are mainly observed in spring and autumn. , that is, early March to early May and late September to early November are the best periods for bird watching

Recommended bird watching locations

1. Shenyang Kangping Wolong Lake Reservoir

Every year from late March to early April, white cranes, swans, white storks, wild geese, etc. stop here, among which the number of white cranes, an endangered species in the world, reaches 2,000.

Location: Wolong, Kangping County, Shenyang City. Lake Nature Reserve

Time: March-April and October every year

Types: white cranes, swans, white storks, wild geese, etc.

2. Shenyang. Faku Badazidong Wetland Park

Located in the north of Xiushuihezi Town, 100 kilometers northwest of Shenyang City, it is now a national wetland park with a total planned area of ??28 square kilometers. It is the famous "Hometown of Chinese White Cranes".

Location: Xiushuihezi Town, Faku, Shenyang

Time: March-April, October every year

Species: White Crane, Oriental White Stork, Bean Wild geese, red shelducks, mallards, herons, gray herons, egrets, wheat pheasants, etc.

3. Dalian Shicheng Island Bird Island

There are many kinds of birds on Dalian Shicheng Island Bird Island Among them, the black-faced spoonbill is a world-class rare bird and endangered species, with only a thousand or so left in the world. This is their only breeding ground in mainland China.

Location: Zhuanghe, Dalian. Shicheng Island Bird Island

Time: May to October every year

Species: black-faced spoonbill, yellow-billed egret, black-tailed gull, little egret, etc.

4. Dalian Neptune Nine Islands Bird Island

Yuanbao Island, one of the nine islands in Neptune Island, is a place where rare birds such as seagulls, sea ducks and egrets gather to breed and inhabit.

< p>Location: Northeast end of Changshan Islands, Changhai County, Zhuanghe, Dalian

Time: May to October every year

Species: seagulls, sea ducks, egrets, etc.

< p>5. Dalian Laotieshan Nature Reserve

The special geographical location and superior natural environment make Laotieshan an ideal passage and resting station for migratory birds from Northeast Asia.

Location: Laotieshan National Nature Reserve, Snake Island, Liaoning

Time: March-April, October every year

Species: Yellow-billed Egret and Willow Warbler

6. Panjin Shuangtaizi Nature Reserve

Panjin is a necessary place for rare migratory birds to migrate. Since 2005, Panjin Bird Watching Month has been held every March.

Location: Panjin Shuangtaizi Nature Reserve

Time: March to May, October every year

Species: red-crowned crane, Oriental white stork, bean goose , spotted-headed mergansers, mallards, magpie ducks, etc.

7. Kaiyuan Bailuzhou

Bailuzhou Wildlife Reserve is located in the Chaihe River Basin in the east of Kaiyuan. There are more than 3,000 egrets and herons living in a wildlife reserve in the northern region.

Location: Zengjiazhai Village, Huangqizhai Town, Kaiyuan City

Time: March to May, October every year

Species: Egret

8. Baishi Reservoir, Beipiao, Chaoyang

The water surface of Baishi Reservoir covers more than 70 square kilometers, and the number of swans reaches a maximum of more than 5,000. They rest here for nearly 40 days and arrive one after another in early March.

Location: Baishi Reservoir, Beipiao City, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province

Time: March to May, October every year

Species: white swan, gray crane, Black-billed gulls, etc.

9. Dandong Yalu River Estuary Wetland

Dandong Yalu River Estuary Wetland not only has many birds and a large population, but also has good natural conditions for bird watching. It is a rare wetland bird watching tour resort.

Location: Yalu River Estuary Coastal Wetland National Nature Reserve, Yalu River Estuary Wetland Bird Watching Garden

Time: March-April and October every year

Species: Bar-tailed Godwit, Great Curlew, Great Shore Sandpiper, etc.

In addition to the above nine places, there are also many good places for bird watching around Shenyang! For example: Qixing National Wetland Park, Puhe National Wetland Park, Liaohe National Wetland Park, Shifosi Reservoir, Xianzi Lake Municipal Nature Reserve and Bird Island in Hunhe River

Bird watching tips

1. You should choose the weather when watching birds in the wild A sunny day with less wind.

2. Try to avoid wearing bright and eye-catching clothes, preferably gray, black, blue, green, camouflage and other colors.

3. Prepare a telescope and a bird illustration in advance to facilitate observation and confirmation of bird species.

4. The most important point: when watching birds, maintain an appropriate viewing distance. Do not make loud noises or fights to avoid disturbing wild birds. Do not use inappropriate methods to lure or drive away birds.