The best place to watch birds and shoot birds in China. Where to watch birds in autumn and winter?

Just now, I mainly introduced the bird-watching spots in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Here are some bird-watching spots in China. In fact, there are quite a lot of places, but you still need to choose a suitable place you like. Let's have a look.

Poyang Lake

White Crane Kingdom

Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the northwest corner of Poyang Lake. It is an internationally important wetland with rich biodiversity, the world's main wintering place for cranes and storks, and the largest wintering place for migratory birds in Asia.

there are 31 species of birds in the nature reserve, including 11 species of white crane, white-headed crane and great bustard, and 4 species of swan, white-naped crane, gray crane and mandarin duck, which are under national first-class protection. There are not only many kinds of rare birds in the reserve, but also a large number. The total number of single cranes has reached more than 7,, so it has the reputation of "the kingdom of cranes". There are thousands of swans, white-fronted cranes and geese and ducks. When they fly, they cover the sky, and when they land, they are like stars. As the saying goes, "Poyang birds know how much, when they fly, they cover the clouds and the moon, but when they fall, they don't see the grass by the lake", which is a world of birds.

Main ornamental birds: White Crane and Hongyan

Scenic spot information:

Designated ticketing point: ticket for 6 yuan/person at the ticket office of the scenic spot, and boat tickets are purchased separately.

opening hours of scenic spots: 9: -18: . Children's ticket: 1.1-1.4 meters tall and half-price, free of charge for children under 1.1 meters. Booking old-age tickets and officer tickets requires voucher purchase.

Bird-watching season: early and middle November

Bird-watching tips: Every year when fish, fat and chrysanthemum are in Huang Zhi, white cranes fly from the north one after another, and basically arrive in early and middle November. At this time, the white crane was exhausted by the long flight and was eager to find food to restore its strength. Bird watchers or bird patters could get close to about 1 meters. Coupled with the crisp and transparent weather in autumn, this is the best time to watch and shoot birds in a year.

Transportation: Take the Beijing-Guangzhou train to Jiangxi, get off at De 'an, and then take a bus to Sujiadang and Sixia Lake for about an hour. Then walk to the hill where Banghu township government is located, which is the best bird watching point.

East Dongting Lake

Island-watching capital in autumn and winter

The 8-mile Dongting Lake is picturesque. As the background lake of Dongting Lake, East Dongting Lake has the largest area. The unique wetland system in the vast lake area, suitable temperature, seasonal wetlands and rich plants and fish make it the main wintering ground for waterfowl in Northeast Asia and the breeding ground for some herons and gulls.

If it's your first time to watch birds, it's most interesting to learn about the diversity of birds from waterfowl. Waterbirds are easy to see and identify because of their large size and open habitat. East Dongting Lake is a suitable place, and going there once or twice will only be enough. There are more than a dozen kinds of common waterfowl, such as wild ducks, cormorants and mandarin ducks, and many rare birds. Seven species of oriental stork, black stork, crane, crane, bustard, merganser and white-tailed sea eagle are listed as national first-class protected animals, and 37 are listed as national second-class protected animals.

main bird watching: oriental white stork, white crane and little white goose

Bird watching season: from early November to late March of the following year

Bird watching tips: If you are an experienced amateur bird watcher, it is obviously a shortcut to East Dongting Lake. In winter, East Dongting Lake is a paradise for birds. The lake is wide and the birds gather, which is completely different from going to the zoo to see one or two. Capturing these rare birds through a telescope, Dongting Lake will make you glad you came.

transportation: you can get there by tourist boat at Yueyang tower pier in the west gate of Yueyang city. Ticket to 1 yuan (round trip; There is a long-distance bus 4 kilometers from Yueyang to the observation station in the core area of the reserve; You can also live in Yueyang city, charter a car and choose other observation stations such as T-dike.

Qinghai Lake

Swan Lake on the Plateau

Qinghai Lake is the largest inland saltwater lake in China and an internationally important wetland, and it is the main wintering area of the national second-class protected animal, the swan. In recent years, Qinghai province has continuously strengthened the protection of ecology, animals and plants around the lake, and the ecological vegetation around the lake has recovered well, the wetland area has expanded, and aquatic substances have increased, making the swan have abundant wintering food and a more comfortable living environment.

From mid-October to next year, before the opening of the lake, the beautiful image of the swan danced on the lake in Qinghai. In winter, Qinghai Lake is covered with snow and frozen magnificently. The graceful posture of "Fairy among Birds" adds vitality and charm to the snowy sacred lake, and it has become a "Swan Lake" that makes people linger on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

main bird watching: swan

bird watching season: the best travel time: May-July is the best season for bird watching, and the best season for swan watching is from November to February of the following year.

scenic spot information: May-October in peak season, and the ticket price is 115 yuan; Tickets from November to April 75 yuan

Bird Watching Tips: In winter, after Qinghai Lake is basically closed, the swan that comes to winter will reach its peak and keep its number stable. When you pass Sun Moon Mountain, you can stop and look at the religious buildings there.

Transportation: Qinghai Transportation Travel Agency in Xining has a bus to Bird Island every day, and each person charges 13 yuan (excluding meals and tickets, leaving at 7: in the morning and returning at 1: in the evening). You can also rent a Toyota van to go there (the rent is about 12 yuan.

Yancheng, Jiangsu

The "hometown" of red-crowned cranes

Do you remember a song that was popular a few years ago, "Walking through that small river, have you ever heard that there was a girl who had been here and a group of red-crowned cranes flew gently?" The story of the girl who died to save the red-crowned crane happened in Yancheng, the "hometown" of the red-crowned crane. There are 45, hectares of nature reserves here, and there are about 4 kinds of birds, especially the wild red-crowned cranes, which account for nearly half of the world, come here for the winter every year.

The nature reserve is located in the Jianghuai Plain and on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean. The 582-kilometer coastline and the vast muddy tidal flat form the largest tidal flat wetland along the coast of China, with natural vegetation covered with reeds, rich and diverse beach creatures, deserted and quiet, which breeds a large number of creatures, ensures the migration of millions of waterfowl and meets the wintering safety of endangered species such as red-crowned cranes.

main ornamental birds: red-crowned cranes

Bird-watching season: October 28th to October 29th, and a large number of them arrive in late November

Bird-watching tips: Every year, red-crowned cranes begin to migrate from the northern breeding grounds to the south and fly to the coastal beaches of Yancheng, where about 8-1, red-crowned cranes spend the winter every year, with a maximum of 1,2.

Transportation: It takes about 1.5 hours by long-distance bus from Yancheng Bus Station.

Chongming Island

Hometown of white-headed cranes

Chongming Dongtan at the eastern end of Chongming Island in Shanghai is flat and vast, with dense tidal ditches, reeds and grass growing vigorously, and there are tides twice a day, fish, shrimps and benthic animals stranded in the tidal ditches, which not only provide transit stations for stopping and supplementing nutrition for travelers, but also.

There is a national first-class protected bird, the white-headed crane, which walks along the winding trestle in the core area of Chongming Dongtan Nature Reserve to the depths of the wetland. Through the high-powered telescope, you can see their white heads and necks, gray-black bodies, playing by the water and flapping their wings from time to time. In addition to the white-headed crane, the national first-class protected birds left traces in Dongtan include oriental stork, black stork and white-tailed sea eagle. There are even more birds under national second-class protection, with 35 species. Up to now, 29 species of birds have been found in Dongtan. The beautiful Chongming Dongtan is a paradise for birds.

main ornamental birds: white-headed crane and Chinese merganser

The best time to watch birds: at sunrise

The best time to watch birds in the East China Sea is in the morning, because the sunrise in the East China Sea is a natural scenic spot in Chongming, and Chongming Dongtan is at the forefront of the East China Sea. You can kill two birds with one stone by watching the birds and the sunrise in the morning.

opening hours: 9:-16:3; Closed on Monday

Bird-watching tip: On the global migratory map, cranes in Northeast Asia, geese and ducks in East Asia and snipes in East Asia-Australia all pass through the same place, and they all stop in Chongming Dongtan wetland or spend the winter, with the number exceeding 1 million.

After bird watching in Dongtan, you can go back to Chenjia Town and find a simple and clean restaurant. Want to serve a plate of hairy crabs, some seafood, and have a big meal. Chenjiazhen is the largest crab market in Chongming and China, and most of the crabs in Shanghai come from Chenjiazhen. There are more rare seafood here, and the price is cheaper than anywhere else.

Transportation: Take Shanghai Tourism Line 5, transfer to Baozhen at Baoyang Wharf (1 times a day), and then take the front line of Baozhen to Dongtan. You can also take Wusong Wharf, but there are only four boats every day: Wusong-Baozhen Ferry: 14 yuan/person, Baoyang Wharf-Baozhen (motorboat: 3 yuan/person.

self-driving route: downtown-Yixian elevated road-Tongji Road (A3 Highway-Bao Lu Yang-Bao Lu Yang Wharf-Chekedu-Baozhen-Baozhen South Road-Baozhen North Road-Chen Hai Highway-Beichen Highway-Baichen Highway.

Zhalong Nature Reserve

The only snow crane in the world

In Zhalong Nature Reserve in Qiqihar, the only snow crane in the world has become a wonder of Qiqihar tourism. Yushugang, you can watch video movies about Zhalong Nature Reserve and cranes, climb the crane tower and overlook the wetland landscape where waterfowl such as cranes live and breed, and visit the exhibition hall and crane domestication and breeding grounds; Forest-dwelling birds, grassland wilderness birds, bustard and demoiselle cranes can be observed in Zhalong nursery and its adjacent meadow grassland.

main ornamental birds: white-naped crane, gray crane, demoiselle crane, red-crowned crane

Bird watching season: from April to May or from August to September every year, about 2 to 3 kinds of wild rare birds gather here, which is spectacular. Whenever this time, it is the best season to visit Zhalong Nature Reserve.

scenic spot information:

Opening hours: 8: ~ 16:

Tickets: 6 yuan, student tickets: 25 yuan

Bird watching tips: the protected area is so large that it is impossible to travel all over. Visitors only need to travel around the district administration to get a panoramic view. There is a red-crowned crane flying area in the scenic spot, and two or four red-crowned crane flying performances are arranged every day, and about 2 red-crowned cranes are released each time. The specific time is: 1:1 am and 2:3 pm; During the Golden Week and from June 15th to August 31st, there will be two extra sessions, at 11: 1am and 3: 3pm.

transportation: you can take the bus to Qiqihar No.1 department store, which runs every morning, noon and evening, and it takes an hour to drive, so you can get a round-trip ticket to 1 yuan. In addition, in the tourist season, the railway station also has a special train to the scenic spot. If you rent a car, 15 yuan/half a day, less than an hour's drive

Dashanbao

Eden of black-necked cranes

Dashanbao is located in the west of Zhaotong City, 73 kilometers away from the urban area, and is currently the largest wintering ground for black-necked cranes on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. Known as the "bird panda", the black-necked crane is the latest bird discovered by human beings and the only precious bird living in the plateau in the world. It is as famous as the giant panda. It is a national first-class protected animal and a rare national treasure.

As winter approaches, groups of black-necked cranes can be seen in the Tiaodunhe Reservoir and Dahaizi Reservoir in Dashanbao, as well as the beautiful images of the black-necked cranes dancing. In a world of ice and snow, rich in jade and beautiful in flowers, the earth, villages and trees are covered with silver, a little bit of ice crystals are stuck everywhere in Shan Ye, and the black-necked cranes flying from afar make you feel novel and interesting.

main ornamental birds: black-necked cranes

Bird-watching season: from September 9 of the lunar calendar to March 3 of the following year

Bird-watching tips: There are several wetlands in Dashanbao, and the most concentrated black-necked cranes are "Dahaizi Wetland", where the natural lakes are called "Wild Goose Lake" by local people. The crane viewing platform was built about 1 meters away from the lake, and a bunker like a bunker was built in the bird activity area for photographers to use. In addition to watching the black-necked cranes, Dashanbao can also go to Jigongshan Grand Canyon to watch the clouds and the sunset, and go to Yangwo, the seat of Dashanbao township government, to appreciate the local customs, or to sit at farmers' homes, cook some potatoes, chat and get to know the people's feelings, which will give you a special experience.

Reminder: 1. Dashanbao is at a high altitude, and people with mountain sickness and hypertension should be cautious; 2. There is a big temperature difference between day and night here, so you need to bring warm clothes; 3. When there is a thunderstorm in the outdoor activities of Dashanbao, don't covet the beautiful scenery. Please seek shelter from households as soon as possible to avoid being struck by lightning.

Transportation: You can fly from Kunming or take the night bus to Zhaotong, then transfer from Zhaotong to Dashanbao, and then rent a car to the Black-necked Crane Nature Reserve. It is best to rent a car and drive a car to Dashanbao, which is conducive to sightseeing in the mountains.

Yuanyang Lake in Wuyuan

The world's largest wintering habitat for wild mandarin ducks

Yuanyang Lake is located in Fuchun Town in the west of Wuyuan County, 44 kilometers away from Wuyuan County and 41 kilometers away from Jingdezhen. The lake has a water surface area of 1,25 mu, clear water quality, surrounded by green hills, and elegant environment. It is the only Yuanyang Lake in China, because the fruit of broad-leaved forest near the lake is the best food for Yuanyang, and about 2, pairs of Yuanyang come here for the winter every year. When there are many mandarin ducks on the lake, there is a red mouth and green feathers, and the scene is very spectacular. Wuyuan Yuanyang Lake is the largest wintering habitat of wild Yuanyang in Asia and the world.

Main ornamental birds: Yuanyang

Scenic information:

Tickets: 4 yuan. From the shore, you can rent a speedboat to go to the island in the lake to watch Yuanyang. The rent for each boat is about 5 yuan.

① Opening time: 8:-17:3

② Free tickets for children under 1.1m in height, and tickets for children between 1.1m and 1.4m in height

③ Discount tickets for the elderly

Bird watching tips: Wuyuan in winter is not lifeless. Because of the arrival of Yuanyang, it has become smart. The male bird has a red beak, orange feet, bright and gorgeous feathers, a gorgeous crown feather on his head, a broad white eyebrow pattern behind his eyes, and a pair of chestnut-yellow fan-shaped upright feathers on his wings, which stand on his back like sails. They are very strange and eye-catching, and are easy to identify in the wild. The female bird's mouth is black, her feet are orange-yellow, her head and whole upper body are grayish brown, and her eyes are white, followed by a thin and white eyebrow pattern, which is also very eye-catching and unique and easy to identify in the wild.

transportation: take a direct shuttle bus to Wuyuan indoor, which runs every 15 minutes.

self-driving: Wuyuan county goes to Yuanyang lake via provincial highway Jingbai line, and Jingdezhen city goes to Yuanyang lake via provincial Jingbai line.

9 Mai Po (example of coastal wetland

Mai Po Nature Reserve in Hong Kong is an example of coastal wetland ecosystem, and the mudflat in Mai Po is an important transit point for migratory birds. Located in the northeast of Hong Kong and at the mouth of the Pearl River, the nature reserve consists of Mai Po Marsh and Houhai Inner Bay, covering an area of 1,5 hectares. Inner Bay of Deep Bay is the largest wetland in the northwest of Hong Kong. This vast wetland includes mudflats and mangrove nature reserves. The core area mainly protects wild animals. Every winter, a large number of migratory birds enter, including many endangered species, such as black-billed gull and black-faced spoonbill.

When autumn and winter come every year, it becomes a world of migratory birds. The green tree as big as a canopy is covered with egrets, just like the green tree is covered with white flowers. A gust of wind came, and the egrets took off in rows and reflected in the blue sky and white clouds. Migratory birds such as cormorants from Qinghai and other alpine regions have been foraging here leisurely.

main ornamental birds: black-faced spoonbill, green-footed snipe and cormorant

Bird-watching season: spring, autumn and winter

Bird-watching tips: WWF holds public guided tours in Mai Po on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, which are led by professional tutors. Those who want to go bird watching need to submit an application form to WWF first, and the specific public