The National Wildlife Refuge is one of the top 10 bird watching destinations in the United States. On the observation deck in the reserve, there are signs and glasses about the reserve, where people can watch the snow geese in the distance. Photography: Li Wenyao, Lin Xinya
In winter, tens of thousands of snow geese gather at the Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Every morning, in the soft light of the morning sun, snow geese spread their wings and fly high to cover the sky, which is the most breathtaking wonder in the region. Photography: Li Wenyao, Lin Xinya
In addition to the two iconic species of sand dune crane and snow goose, there are also many common autumn sand ducks here, which have a red beak and a moving posture, often swimming in artificial canals, as well as green-headed ducks, pintail ducks, spoonbills, American bone-top chickens, red-breasted ducks, great blue herons and other bird species. Photography: Li Wenyao, Lin Xinya
In the Apache Reserve, there is not only a spectacular scene of thousands of birds racing, but also a small scene of bright colors and everywhere. A flock of yellow-headed black orioles with bright yellow neck feathers blooms like flowers on dead branches. Photography: Li Wenyao, Lin Xinya
Sand dune cranes can be seen flying calmly in the Apache Reserve. Photography: Li Wenyao, Lin Xinya
In addition to the large variety and abundance of water birds, the most common wild animal in the Apache Reserve is the black-tailed deer, which can often be seen striding around the reserve. Photography: Li Wenyao, Lin Xinya