[Source: Xi'an Daily]
It's winter
In Xi'an Chanba National Wetland Park
In the rippling water of Pujia Lake
Egrets "dance" together
On an island in the middle of the lake
A few white-boned chickens
Relax in the sun......
This migratory bird season
Many of them were originally just passing birds
Because the beautiful habitat here has remained
It even became a "resident bird"
Anjia Ancient City
Become a "permanent resident"
Every year before entering the winter, as the temperature drops, most of the migratory birds have embarked on a journey to the south, Xi'an is located in the middle of the three major bird migration routes in the mainland, so it has become a transit station and resting point for many migratory birds on the way to migrate. In addition, the ecological environment has continued to improve in recent years, and some perennial migratory birds have chosen to stay, such as spot-billed ducks, green-winged ducks, night herons, herons, egrets, etc., which have all been transformed into "permanent residents".
According to monitoring records, more and more birds have stayed in the area of Xi'an Chanba National Wetland Park in recent years. Cao Chunmei, a bird monitor at Xi'an Chanba National Wetland Park, said: "There are 193 species, more than 1.6 million square meters of vegetation, more than 110 islands of all sizes, abundant water resources, and the highest negative oxygen ions in the air reach 17,800 units, and the natural environment is very suitable for all kinds of birds." At present, the peak number of birds monitored in the park has reached tens of thousands (times), with more than 130 species, and the species and number of migratory birds have increased a lot compared with previous years, and the ecological effect of the wetland has gradually emerged. Migratory birds have become 'resident birds', from 'tourists' to 'residents', reflecting the continuous improvement of the ecological environment, which also shows that the ecological environment is getting better and better, and it is more suitable for birds to survive and reproduce. ”
The environment is suitable
Wetland "hukou" is popular
During the interview, the reporter found an interesting phenomenon, in Pujia Lake, spot-billed ducks, green-winged ducks, and ordinary sand autumn ducks fly to the surface of the water, herons, wild geese, etc. shuttle in the meantime, winter migratory birds and "resident birds" are mixed together, a harmonious scene.
"Every spring, the advance force of migratory birds should begin to migrate north, returning to the grasslands of Inner Mongolia and Siberia to breed. But now many migratory birds seem to have Xi life here, and although winter turns to spring, they are indifferent. Cao Chunmei said with a smile that more and more migratory birds do not want to leave, and Xi'an's "hukou" is becoming more and more attractive to them.
In order to allow more birds to better live and forage, the staff of Xi'an Chanba National Wetland Park have put a lot of effort into it. In view of the fact that there are many birds inhabiting the island in the center of the lake in the park, strict protection measures are taken to the area, and a large number of native tree species or herbs are used for vegetation restoration, and diversified plants provide shelter for birds while also providing food. Black-winged stilts and other wading birds forage and inhabit here; the wild fun area of the original open mode is closed and managed, and a conservation area is set up to keep a safe distance between wild birds and tourists, reduce human interference, and provide a safe breeding place for birds; according to the living Xi of birds, "forest-like" plant communities are used to form songbirds, migratory birds, After a large number of cormorants migrate in March and April every year, the park will treat the acidic droppings left behind by them, so as to protect the trees and soil in the park and ensure that the living environment of the birds is not affected.
"With the continuous improvement of the ecological environment, the awareness of the masses to love birds and protect birds, the species and number of birds in the park have increased year by year, the biodiversity has been continuously enriched, and the natural environment we live in will also be improved, which is a two-way rush between birds and ecology. Cao Chunmei said.
Text: Gong Weifang, chief reporter of Xi'an Newspaper All Media
Picture: Wang Jian, chief reporter of Xi'an Newspaper All Media
Editor: Shao Ying
Review: Tianyi
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