Nature’s latest masterpiece? Wetlands in north China’s Hebei Province have become a temporary home to thousands of migratory birds, transforming the landscape into a living canvas. Egrets, white spoonbills, and gray cranes are stealing the show, their graceful movements creating a serene spectacle that’s straight out of a Studio Ghibli film 🌿✈️.
This annual avian migration highlights Hebei’s role as a critical stopover on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, one of the world’s busiest bird highways. Local conservation efforts, including wetland restoration projects, are paying off – biodiversity here has surged by 18% since 2020, according to regional eco-surveys.
📸 \"It’s like nature’s runway out here,\" shared a nearby resident during a live broadcast capturing the scene. While the birds’ stay is seasonal, their impact isn’t: ecotourism in Hebei’s wetland areas has grown threefold this year, appealing to Gen-Z travelers craving unique, Instagram-ready adventures.
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Live: Migratory birds flock to wetlands in N China's Hebei Province
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