Inner Mongolia migratory bird viewing locations and migration routes

Inner Mongolia’s rivers, lakes, swamps and other places become a paradise for migratory birds every spring. So where is the best place to watch migratory birds every year? When is the best time to watch it? Where do migration routes pass? 1. The best place to watch

In recent years, with the increase in protection efforts and the improvement of the ecological environment, more and more migratory birds are flying to Inner Mongolia. According to observations, among the migratory birds returning to the north, geese and ducks account for the majority, including swans, wild ducks, swan geese, mandarin ducks, gray cranes, red-crowned cranes, egrets, red shelducks, etc.

Hongyan: Hulunbuir. Hulunbuir City has a variety of ecosystems and a vast wetland area, which is a good habitat for swan geese. In addition to effective local protection measures, it was awarded the title of "Hometown of China's swan geese" by the China Wildlife Conservation Association. According to monitoring statistics, the breeding population of swan geese in its territory is about 3,000-4,000. Hulunbuir City has become an important habitat, breeding ground and migration stopover for swan geese in my country.

Swan: Chifeng City. Chifeng City is an important stop and gathering place for migratory birds in my country. Among them, the swan habitat covers an area of ??more than 50,000 square kilometers, including the Mongolian plateau grassland area centered on Dalinuoer Lake in the west, and the Horqin Sandy Land in the east. The lake wetland area as the center, as well as the river reservoirs and rice field areas in the Xilamulun River and Laoha River basins. The number of swans of various kinds that come here every year exceeds 100,000, and they stay here for more than 120 days. It was awarded the title of "Hometown of Chinese Swans" by the China Wildlife Conservation Association.

Mute Swan: Wuliangsuhai, Bayannur City. Bayannur City is the largest breeding ground for mute swans in my country. From March to late May every year, mute swans enter their breeding season and prefer to choose quiet, sheltered places with little human interference. Wuliangsuhai Wetland Waterfowl Nature Reserve provides a good habitat for mute swans and migratory birds. In recent years, the number of mute swans in Wuliangsuhai can reach 500-600 every migration season, and it has been named the "Hometown of Mute Swans in China" by the China Wildlife Conservation Association.

Old Owl: Ordos City. Ordos City Yiou Nature Reserve is located in the west of Dongsheng District. The core area is Taoli Temple Sea-Alxa Bay Haizi. There are many lakes and islands in the nature reserve, as well as wetlands, sandy lands, and grasslands, forming a typical The desert and semi-desert wetland ecosystem, the climate and geographical conditions are very suitable for the life of relict gulls. The number of relict gulls inhabiting Ordos reaches more than 7,000, accounting for more than 60% of the world's total. It is also the largest population of relict gulls known in the world so far.

Big Bustard: Zhalaite Banner of Xing'an League. Xing'an League Tumuji Nature Reserve has vast grasslands, large areas of lakes and swamps, as well as salt marshes and meadows. It is the main place for a variety of bird species to survive. At the same time, Tumuji Nature Reserve is also the only nature reserve in the country that mainly protects bustards, which is of great significance to global biodiversity.

Red-Crowned Crane: Yakeshi City. Red-crowned cranes generally inhabit swamp areas of reeds and other grasses, and their dependence on the good ecological environment of wetlands is very obvious. The Bahrain Yalu River National Wetland Park is located on the southeastern slope of the middle section of the Greater Khingan Mountains and the upper reaches of the Yalu River. The wetland park is composed of the main stream of the Yalu River, the main tributaries of the Yalu River and the wetlands and woodlands around the river banks. The wetland rate is reached 93.75%, making it an important red-crowned crane protection zone in my country.

Red-billed gulls, gray cranes, and wild geese: Alxa League lives in Yanhai. In recent years, the Juyanhai Wetland in Ejina Banner has been effectively protected, and the wetland ecology has gradually improved. The wide waters and abundant food also provide a good living environment for various wild birds and waterfowl. In particular, gulls and geese and ducks are currently the two largest groups of migratory birds, with a number of more than 30,000.

Red shelduck, mallard, egret: Xilingol League. The endless grasslands, numerous lakes and rivers and large tracts of virgin secondary forest in Xilin Gol provide a haven for the large number of waterbirds that gather here and become the best habitat for many migratory birds. There are more than 300 species of birds distributed in Xilingol, among which the majority are shelducks, mallards, egrets, swans, gray finches, herring gulls, and swan geese. Migration Routes

Currently, there are three migration routes for migratory birds passing through Inner Mongolia. The first one starts from Poyang Lake and passes through Beijing to Chifeng. It is divided into two lines, one migrating to the northeast of Hulunbuir and the other passing through Tongliao. , Manzhouli, and finally to Russia for breeding near Lake Baikal; the third is along the Yellow River, where migratory birds stop in Baotou City, Bayannur City and other places, and continue north to Mongolia. Best viewing time

Hulunbuir City, Xing'an League: late April to early May

Chifeng City, Tongliao City: mid-to-late April

Xilingol League , Ulanqab City: late March to early April

Bayannur City: mid-late March

Hohhot City, Baotou City, Ordos City: mid-late April

Alxa League, Wuhai City: late February to early March

The migration of migratory birds is closely related to climate change. Migratory birds are very sensitive to climate changes. Once the climate changes, they start to migrate one after another. In this way, you can avoid the severe cold in winter in the north and the scorching heat in summer in the south.

Climate changes also directly affect the food conditions of birds.

For example, after autumn, most plants in northern my country lose their leaves and wither, and insect activity decreases. They burrow into the ground and sting or lay eggs and die, resulting in a sharp decline in their numbers. The lack of food makes small birds that feed on insects unable to maintain their lives. They can only survive the winter well by migrating to the south where food is abundant. Birds that prey on insects and small insectivorous birds also follow suit. Move south.

The weather, wind direction, wind strength, etc. all have a great impact on the migration of birds. Sunny weather with a tailwind of level 3-5 is more suitable. Data shows that Inner Mongolia has an average spring temperature of 6.6°C (1981-2010), an average precipitation of 31 mm, more sunny days, less rain, and more northwest winds of level 4 and 5. The climate conditions are more suitable for migratory birds to migrate, so Inner Mongolia has also become the most important stopover and habitat for migratory birds in my country.