As autumn paints the skies, East China's Shandong Province transforms into a bustling hub for thousands of migratory birds fleeing colder climates. 🌤️ From November to March, this coastal region becomes a feathered haven, offering a front-row seat to one of nature’s most spectacular shows.
Follow the Flock: Shandong’s Hidden Gems
CGTN’s livestream takes viewers on a winged adventure through Shandong’s key habitats: the Yellow River wetlands teem with rare species, while Dongping Lake hosts elegant swans gliding like ballet dancers. Further north, the Yellow River Estuary in Dongying offers mudflats packed with shorebirds, and coastal Qingdao’s beaches become runways for flocks landing after marathon flights.
Why Birders Are Flocking Here
Shandong’s mix of wetlands, lakes, and coastline creates an avian superhighway – think of it as nature’s version of a 5-star rest stop! 🛑✈️ Conservation efforts here ensure travelers like the endangered red-crowned crane find safe nesting grounds, making this a bio-diversity hotspot scientists are buzzing about.
🎥 \"Hearing their calls echo across the wetlands reminds us how interconnected our ecosystems are,\" shares a local researcher in the livestream. Tune in to witness nature’s rhythm and learn how communities protect these seasonal visitors.
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Live: Discover the stopover for migratory birds in E China's Shandong
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