Hey there, nature lovers! 🌿
Imagine a construction site with big, noisy machines 🏗️. Now picture that same place turning into a cozy nursery for hundreds of tiny birds! That’s exactly what’s happening in Yichang, Hubei Province.
On April 2, 2025, hundreds of pale sand martins 🐦 decided to make their homes in sandstone burrows right at a construction site. As baby birds hatched from their eggs, their parents flew back and forth, bringing them food and keeping them safe.
These sand martins are like tiny superheroes! They help the environment by eating mosquitoes and flies, acting as natural pest controllers. 🦟💪
Seeing this miracle of nature, the construction workers did something amazing. They stopped all the work and created a special protection zone around the birds’ homes. Volunteers even came to watch over the area day and night, making sure the little birds can grow up and take their first flights safely. 🕊️
Isn’t it cool how people and nature can work together? Next time you see a bird, remember that even the smallest creatures can make a big difference! 😊
Reference(s):
Life takes flight: Sand martins' breeding season safeguarded
cgtn.com
