On February 21 at Guanting Reservoir, whooper swans were found foraging in the snow. Due to the recent snowfall here in Beijing, the melting ice on the reservoir froze again, forcing the first batch of migratory birds having arrived in Beijing, including common cranes, whooper swans, ruddy shelducks, and wild geese, among other species, that had just arrived in Beijing to find food in the snow. Members of the Black Leopard Wildlife Conservation Station stated that they would closely monitor the feeding conditions of migratory birds and take artificial feeding measures if necessary.

Common cranes flying on a snowy day

Common cranes foraging in the snow

Currently, the number of the common cranes in Guanting Reservoir area has increased from over 1,200 to more than 3,000.

Staff members of the Black Leopard Wildlife Conservation Station have been conducting patrols around Guanting Reservoir since February 12. According to predictions, the peak of migration is expected to be witnessed in mid-March.

(Source: The Beijing News)