Beijing’s Sky Symphony: How Bird-Watching is Shaping Urban Ecology

Ever glanced up during your morning coffee break to spot a flash of wings against Beijing’s skyline? British conservationist Terry Townshend has turned casual bird-watching into a roadmap for urban harmony, proving that cities like Beijing aren’t just concrete jungles—they’re vibrant ecosystems.

\"Birds are the ultimate storytellers of our environment,\" says Townshend, who’s spent years decoding Beijing’s avian rhythms. From migratory routes stretching thousands of miles to nest-building techniques that rival IKEA hacks, feathered residents reveal surprising truths about coexistence in megacities.

His China Talk episode tackles burning questions: Can we design quieter subway systems that don’t drown out sparrow chirps? How do skyscraper windows become death traps—and what tech can prevent collisions? Spoiler: The answers might involve everything from AI-powered tracking apps to retrofitting parks as \"bird airports.\"

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China Talk on bird-watching in Beijing

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