Protecting Biodiversity: 5 Great Bustard's Resurgence in Hengshui Lake | BCON Safeguards Migratory Species

In a recent revelation, the media reports the discovery of the majestic Great Bustard, a first-level protected species in China, within the Hengshui Lake National Nature Reserve during the 2023-2024 nationwide synchronized survey of wintering waterfowl. The Great Bustard, elusive for many years, made a surprising appearance as monitoring personnel joyfully spotted five of them foraging in the farmlands on the northern side of the lake.

 


The Great Bustard, a large ground-dwelling bird belonging to the crane-like order Otidiformes and the family Otididae, predominantly inhabits vast plains, arid grasslands, sparse tree-covered areas, and semi-desert regions. During winter and migration seasons, they are also found along rivers, lake shores, and adjacent wet and dry grasslands. These birds, known for their group activities, feed on the tender leaves, buds, seeds of plants, as well as insects and amphibians.

 

The survey didn't just unveil the Great Bustard; it also recorded a total of 70 bird species, with a population exceeding 60,000 individuals, including other first-level protected species such as the White-Headed Crane, White-Naped Crane, and White-Tailed Sea Eagle. This outcome demonstrates that despite the colder winter this year compared to previous ones, a substantial number of birds have chosen Hengshui Lake as their wintering sanctuary.

 

This conservation success owes much to theBiodiversity Conservation in Our Neighborhood (BCON) pioneered by the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF). The initiative primarily focuses on the protection of migratory species like the Great Bustard during their winter sojourn in China, addressing issues of rampant poaching and poisoning that these species faced historically. Over the past eight years, volunteers organized by the China Green Foundation have established community-level protected areas, engaging in patrols, anti-poaching efforts, poison prevention, and the dissemination of biodiversity conservation laws and regulations.

 

These efforts have borne fruit, with the establishment of Community Conservation Areas (CCAfA) in locations like Changyuan, Henan, Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Liaoning, forming a grassroots conservation network. This network has significantly contributed to the protection of migratory birds and other wildlife. The positive results seen in the recent Great Bustard discovery at Hengshui Lake exemplify the transformative impact of community-led conservation initiatives, reinforcing the idea that collective actions can play a pivotal role in safeguarding our precious biodiversity.

 

Reported by Wendy

Editor: YJ

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Contact: v10@cbcgdf.org; +8617319454776 

 


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