Thousands of Migratory Birds Flock to China’s Liaohekou Wetlands 🐦🌊
Hey there, nature lovers! Have you ever wondered where birds go when the seasons change? Well, in northeast China, a spectacular event is happening right now! Tens of thousands of migratory birds are arriving at the Liaohekou National Nature Reserve in Panjin City, Liaoning Province.
Liaohekou Reserve is like a super important bird airport! 🛫 It’s located along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, one of the world’s busiest bird migration routes. This means many birds fly over this area when they travel between their breeding and wintering grounds.
These amazing feathered travelers stop here to rest and refuel before continuing their long journeys. Can you imagine flying thousands of miles without rest? These birds sure can!
Did you know that China is a real hotspot for birds? It is home to over 1,500 bird species, which is about 13% of all the bird species in the world! That’s a lot of birds! 🐦🐤🐔
Out of those, more than 800 species are migratory birds. And guess what? Four out of the planet’s nine major bird migration routes go through China. It’s like a busy highway in the sky just for birds! 🚧🛤️
Next time you see birds flying overhead, think about the incredible journeys they take and the special places like Liaohekou that help them along the way. Maybe one day, you’ll get to visit and see this natural wonder for yourself! 🌍✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
