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!
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. 
With spring migration peaking, the team is ensuring safe breeding grounds for the storks and other rare species. Talk about #TechMeetsNature!
