Over 300 oriental white storks—an endangered species dubbed \u0022guardians of wetlands\u0022—have flocked to Hebei Province\u0027s Nandagang wetland this spring, tripling last year\u0027s count! 🌍 These elegant birds, listed under first-class national protection in China and globally endangered by the IUCN, are ultra-picky about their habitats. Only spots with pristine water, abundant fish, and thriving ecosystems make the cut. 🐟
And guess what? Nandagang\u0027s restoration efforts are paying off big time! Once a struggling stopover on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, the wetland now boasts restored water zones, habitat islands, and a biodiversity boom. Migratory bird populations here have skyrocketed from 20,000 in 2019 to over 100,000 in 2023. 📈
\u0022We\u0027re combining AI-powered monitoring with round-the-clock patrols to protect these guests during their migration,\u0022 said Meng Zhaolei, director of the reserve. 🤖👨💼 With spring migration peaking, the team is ensuring safe breeding grounds for the storks and other rare species. Talk about #TechMeetsNature!
