Beijing Municipal Forestry and Parks Bureau has actually revealed the release of a brand-new variation of the Beijing Terrestrial Wildlife Catalog, that includes 608 wild animal types. Of these, 515 are birds, 12 of which are brand-new types. The statement was made throughout the 41st Bird Loving Week in Beijing.
Image by means of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism
All 12 of the brand-new bird types were found by wildlife lovers throughout outside observations, and verified as brand-new types by specialists arranged by the Forestry and Parks Bureau. The variety of bird types in the city has actually increased by almost 100 compared to ten years back.
Bird Watching in Beijing
With spring in full speed and migratory birds returning north, it’s the ideal time for bird enjoying. The following are a few of the very best locations to enjoy birds in Beijing.
Yanqing Yeyahu National Wetland Park
Located at the foot of the Badaling Great Wall, Yanqing Yeyahu National Wetland Park is a popular wetland backed by Haituo Mountain and nestled on the Guishui River.
It is a best environment for birds, with numerous types of migratory birds travelling through each year and more than a hundred wild bird types utilizing the location as a long-lasting environment.
It is thought about the very best bird enjoying area in Beijing.
Beijing Botanical Garden
With its many and different flowers, Beijing Botanical Garden is a paradise for birds in spring.
There are 2 primary bird enjoying paths in the garden, with the east path beginning with the southeast gate of the arboretum and heading north along the east wall of the park. This path is better to the western hills and has less travelers.
The west path is the primary traveler path in the arboretum, with more travelers and higher management of plant. However, it likewise has water bodies and a varied environmental environment.
Temple of Heaven Park
Despite being found in a dynamic city, Temple of Heaven Park has actually ended up being a meeting place for birds due to its outstanding plants.
It is likewise among the essential bird enjoying websites for the Beijing Naturalists’ Society and has actually been acknowledged as one of the leading 10 bird enjoying locations in Beijing.
Summer Palace
A royal garden from the Qing Dynasty, the Summer Palace has birds nesting year-round.
If you wish to see birds, get in through the Ruyi Gate, head south and west to the West Dam, and after that reverse to the back mountain. The western bank of the West Dam and the northern half of the back mountain are the very best bird enjoying areas.
There are numerous terrific locations in Beijing to observe birds. Where is your preferred area? Please let us understand in the remarks and follow us on Wechat Official Account, ThatsBeijing.
[Cover image via Beijing Municiple Bureau of Culture and Tourism]
