Tens of Thousands of Migratory Birds Flock to Guanting Reservoir Again!

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2024-12-05

[Photo by Ma Wenxiao]

Guanting Reservoir and its surrounding wetlands serve as important stops for migratory birds. Thanks to the greater efforts made to protect biodiversity in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the number of birds overwintering here has been rising. Among these birds are the ones under first-class and second-class national protection, such as whooper swans, common cranes, and swan geese.

(Source: Beijing Daily App)

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Tens of Thousands of Migratory Birds Flock to Guanting Reservoir Again!

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