Listening to the Sounds of Nature, Protecting the Beauty of Wetlands | The First Hefei West Expansion Park City Bird Watching Competition Successfully Held

The first Hefei West Expansion Park City

The bird watching competition was successfully held

—— Listen to the sounds of nature, protect the beauty of wetlands ——

Protecting nature, we are taking action
 

On November 3, in response to the ninth Wetland Day of Anhui Province, the 2024 National Bird Watching Festival - Hefei Station event was enthusiastically held at Hefei West Expansion Park, organized by the Hefei Forestry and Landscaping Bureau and the Alashan SEE Jianghuai Project Center. Jinlv Environmental Technology has always integrated ecological protection into the soul of corporate development, actively fulfilling social responsibilities and contributing to the protection of the natural environment. This support for the National Bird Watching Festival is not just a simple participation, but a profound practice of the company's ecological protection philosophy.

Birds: The magical spirits of nature and environmental indicators

Birds, as one of the most easily seen and most ornamental creatures in nature, are diverse and melodious, like the spirit messengers of nature. With their colorful appearances and various forms, they attract people's attention. Birds are also important environmental indicator species, like nature's "ecological barometer." The richness of their diversity is a key indicator of the quality of the ecological environment and clearly reflects the effectiveness of environmental protection efforts. The venue for this National Bird Watching Festival, Hefei West Expansion Park, is located on the west side of Dashushan Forest Park, surrounded by mountains and water. The park is densely wooded and hosts a large number of birds each year, making it a hotspot for public bird watching and photography.

Using 'competition' to promote observation: igniting a new wave of ecological protection

In this event, the most eye-catching was the grand launch of the first Hefei West Expansion Park City Bird Watching Competition. This unique competition, using 'competition' to promote observation, ignited local bird enthusiasts' passion for urban bird observation. Experienced bird watchers led newcomers through various corners of the park, searching for those lively figures. This method of experienced bird watchers guiding newcomers attracted more and more people to join the bird watching community, injecting continuous new energy into bird protection and ecological environmental protection.

This bird watching competition is a milestone in Hefei's bird watching events, being the largest and most participated urban bird watching competition in Hefei to date. Leaders and guests, including Gu Yong, Director of the Wetland Management Office of the Hefei Forestry and Landscaping Bureau, and Yu Xiaoxia, Chair of the Alashan SEE Jianghuai Project Center and Chairman of Jinlv Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., attended and presented awards to the winners.

Voices of the participants: Bird watching, a dialogue with nature

In the competition, each participant was fully engaged, showcasing their superb bird watching skills and deep love for nature. The youngest participant at the Hefei station of the National Bird Watching Festival, Zhang Yifan, excitedly shared: "Today is my first time participating in a bird watching competition. In two hours, I saw more than 40 species of birds, including the spotted thrush and the dark green warbler." In his innocent eyes, we saw curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring nature.

Similarly, participant Tong Jiaqi expressed his feelings: "This is my first time participating in the National Bird Watching Festival. This event is very meaningful as it can educate the public about some bird knowledge. In this competition, we also saw many rare bird species, such as the second-class protected bird, the white-breasted kingfisher. Observing birds can also raise public awareness of bird protection." The words of these participants are like warm sunshine, shining on the hearts of everyone concerned about ecological protection.

After intense competition, the event achieved remarkable results. According to Yu Lei, the head of the judging panel for the Hefei station of the National Bird Watching Festival, a total of 63 species from 12 orders and 29 families of birds were recorded, including 5 species of second-class protected birds: the white-fronted goose, the northern goshawk, the sparrowhawk, the crested goshawk, and the white-breasted kingfisher. The supreme bird species of this competition was the crested goshawk, and the winning team saw a total of 43 species, standing out among all participating teams.

Scientific bird watching: Enhancing public awareness and protection of wetland ecology

Through the National Bird Watching Festival and urban bird watching competitions, public awareness and attention to birds have been raised. Each participant is a protagonist, interpreting their love and respect for nature through their actions. The words of Yu Xiaoxia, Chair of the Alashan SEE Jianghuai Project Center and Chairman of Jinlv Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., profoundly explain the significance of this competition. "Scientific bird watching is a fun yet challenging endeavor. It brings us closer to nature and helps us understand it, thus cherishing and protecting the natural environment we rely on for survival. This Hefei urban bird watching competition, themed 'Scientific Bird Watching, Protecting Wetlands,' aims to enhance public awareness and protection of wetland ecology."

Jinlv Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. is honored to participate in such a meaningful event. We understand that ecological protection is a long and enduring battle, and every action and every person's participation is crucial. In the future, Jinlv Environmental Technology will continue to work hand in hand with partners from all walks of life to contribute more to protecting our ecological home and these beautiful birds, making our world better because of their existence.