The warm sun shines high, the river ice melts, and the vegetation sprouts. The good ecological environment of Dahuangbao wetland in Wuqing District attracts many migratory birds to perch and forage. As of today, the staff have observed more than 30000 migratory birds, including more than 300 Oriental white storks, a national protected bird.

According to the wetland staff, among the migratory birds, there are more than 500 grass herons, more than 700 herons, more than 600 egrets, more than 2000 little egrets, more than 2000 silver gulls, more than 20000 ducks and more than 4000 cormorants. Due to the rising temperature in recent days, the frozen water surface in the wetland has melted. Some birds are seen foraging for small fish and shrimp in the shoal, and some are flying freely at low altitude. In order to facilitate the habitat and feeding of these migratory birds, the staff of the wetland management committee opened up the past fish pond in advance to unblock the water system; Deep water area, shallow water area and shoal area are also built, which are more suitable for different birds to forage.

In order to protect these migratory birds from human interference, the staff formed a patrol team to actively patrol and prevent people from entering the wetland. They also used drones to conduct aerial inspection of the green purse seine in the core area of the wetland. If any damage is repaired in time, the whole wetland has become a “paradise” for migratory birds. The wetland management committee is actively preparing for ecological water replenishment in spring. According to the plan, 80 million cubic meters of water will be replenished this year to expand the water area of the wetland. This year, the wetland management committee will also expand the planting of aquatic plants such as reeds and protect wild animals and plants.

According to the results of scientific research in 2021, there are 214 species of birds in Dahuangbao wetland in Wuqing district. According to the bird survey carried out in February, it is recorded that 25 species of birds have flown to the wetland, including 2 species of national first-class protected birds, namely Oriental White Stork and Falcon; There are 5 species of birds under national second-class protection, including grey backed falcon, black winged Kite, big bird, common bird and sparrow hawk.