Hey there, nature lovers! 🌿 Have you ever wondered where birds stop to rest during their long flights across the world? Well, let’s dive into an amazing place in southeast China called the Minjiang River Estuary Wetland! 🐦🌊
This special wetland is like a giant rest stop for birds traveling thousands of miles between Asia and Australia. Imagine flying that far! 😮 The birds need somewhere safe to eat and rest, and the Minjiang Wetland is just perfect for that.
In 2022, this wetland was named a “Wetland of International Importance.” That’s a big deal! 🎉 It means people all around the world recognize how special it is for wildlife.
Meet Ms. Guo Pingping, a super cool scientist who works there. 🕵️♀️ Every day, she watches over the wetland and studies the birds. She says, “Migratory birds are the best indicators of whether the wetland is well protected and the ecosystem is improving.”
And guess what? The birds are happier than ever! 🥳 From 2021 to 2024, there were big increases in the number of shorebirds, geese, ducks, and gulls visiting the wetland. Some birds, like terns, are even starting families there! 🐣💖
Scientists like Ms. Guo have been working hard to learn about the birds’ journeys and what they need. They’ve found over 70 more kinds of birds since 2011! Now, the wetland is home to 1,378 kinds of wild animals and plants. That’s a lot of new friends! 🌺🦋
Ms. Guo feels proud when she sees the birds flying freely or new species making the wetland their home. She hopes her work will inspire more young people, especially girls, to follow their dreams in science. 🔬💡
So next time you see a bird in the sky, remember the amazing journey it might be on, and the special places like the Minjiang River Estuary Wetland that help them along the way! 🌏✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
