How to avoid the gathering of mandarin ducks caused by tourists feeding at will by the West Lake in Hangzhou?

Strengthen publicity and strengthen lakeside management. Hangzhou West Lake is a world cultural heritage. Yuanyang is one of the four-season migratory birds in West Lake, and is a national second-class protected animal. Every winter, they fly from the north to Hangzhou for winter, and then fly back to the north to breed in spring. With the improvement of climate and abundant food in Hangzhou, many mandarin ducks have changed from migratory birds to resident birds. The West Lake Yuanyang Guard observed the habits of Yuanyang all the year round and introduced Yuanyang, a national second-class protected animal, to the lakeside.

Feeding mandarin ducks at will not only do great harm, but also pollute the water quality and environment of the beautiful West Lake and destroy its natural beauty. As can be seen from the video taken online, many tourists throw food into the water of the West Lake, such as bread and peanuts. Because of the competition for food, it is not uncommon for tourists to feed Yuanyang in the West Lake, and some tourists even catch Yuanyang. At that time, the guards of the West Lake Yuanyang Guard filmed a scene in the West Lake. A woman caught Yuanyang in the West Lake, and the Yuanyang on the lake was looted.

After the video was released, it caused a heated discussion. Netizens commented that people who catch Yuanyang will be single all their lives, and the stress reaction of small animals may lead to serious physical problems. This man's behavior is disturbing the reproduction of wild animals, so there is no need to punish him. However, there is no relevant law to clearly define the feeding behavior of Yuanyang. Only through persuasion can tourists gradually stop feeding Yuanyang, and feeding Yuanyang will reduce the wildness of Yuanyang.

In addition, after feeding mandarin ducks regularly, their ability to feed themselves will also be reduced. Once food is scarce, it is difficult to survive, and it is uncivilized to feed squirrels. But some media also define it as the scenery of the West Lake. Yuanyang's uncivilized behavior is not honorable. When treating small animals, citizens and tourists should respect the laws of nature and reduce human intervention. West Lake Yuanyang Guardian called on relevant departments to actively take measures to strengthen publicity and put an end to uncivilized behavior. This is an act of protecting Yuanyang.