Protecting the Chinese Crested Terns' Migration Sites | CBCGDF CCAfa

 The Chinese Crested Tern, formerly known as the Black-billed Crested Tern, was first discovered in 1861 and named in 1863. Later, because it was recorded that they bred on Muguan Island off the coast of Shandong, China, they were renamed the Chinese Crested Tern. Generally speaking, they belong to a type of seagull that prefers to inhabit wide seas and small islands, and are often found near the coast during migration. From the footage, they are lively and lovable, and because of their erratic whereabouts, they are rarely seen by people, so they are called "mythical birds", which means that they are so rare that they are about to become legendary birds.

 


On August 14, 2011, Qin Yuping, a bird photography enthusiast from Rizhao, Shandong, accidentally photographed this rare Chinese Crested Tern on the beach of the local National Seaside Forest Park. After confirming its identity, Teacher Qin was also very excited. In 2021, in order to better protect the Chinese Crested Tern, Qin Yuping applied to the CBCGDF Research Laboratory to establish a protected area to protect the habitat of the Chinese Crested Tern located in the Liujiawan Ganhaiyuan Beach area of ​​Rizhao. In 2023, driven by the volunteers of the protected area, the relevant departments of the Rizhao Municipal Government launched the Chinese Crested Tern Protection Project, and recruited more than 80 bird-loving and bird-protecting volunteers throughout the city. During the migration season of the Chinese Crested Tern, they carried long guns and short guns every day, took turns to patrol and monitor the habitat environment and migration channels of the terns, and cracked down on various acts of destroying and hunting wild animal and plant resources.

 

According to the observations of volunteers in the reserve for many years, the Chinese Crested Terns that have stayed here will continue to migrate south to Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, and even the Philippines, Borneo, and the coast of the Malay Peninsula to spend the winter from the end of November to the beginning of December this year. "With the support of the Municipal Natural Resources Bureau, we will do our best to guard the area this year and ensure the safe migration of the Chinese Crested Terns," said a volunteer in the reserve.

 

Original Chinese Article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/4xvD38iy6Salx4ddY44B5A

Translator: Maggie

Editor: Maggie

Checked by: Richard     

Contact: v10@cbcgdf.org; +8617319454776

Contribution

Do you know? We rely on crowd-funding and donations. You have the opportunity to help an international movement to advance biodiversity conservation. Donate TODAY to power up the movement to make it a better world for all life.

Donation(501C3)Paypal: intl@wbag.org 

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2EYYJJZ8CGPLE

 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The 2024 World Water Forum Opens in Indonesia's Bali

Image
The 2024 World Water Forum (10th WWF) under the theme of "Water for Shared Prosperity" officially opened on Indonesia's island of Bali on Monday. This year ’ s theme emphasizes the need to work together to promote efficient and integrated water resources management to common prosperity. The 10th WWF ’ s six subthemes are: Water Security and Prosperity; Water for Humans and Nature; Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; Governance, Cooperation and Hydro-diplomacy; Sustainable Water Finance; and Knowledge and Innovation. This year, the Forum is expected to host 350 sessions, and receive 100,000 participants and visitors, 56 ministers, 12 heads of state, and about 2,000 journalists. The 10th World Water Forum focuses on four topics, namely water conservation, clean water and sanitation, food and energy security, and mitigation of natural disasters. The 10th WWF   is jointly organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the World Water Council. The Forum is th...
Read more

Bridging Borders for Wildlife: John E. Scanlon AO Recognized with China's Highest Honor - Chinese Government Friendship Award

Image
Congratulations to our dear friend and best teacher, John E. Scanlon AO, for honored the remarkable achievement - The Chinese Government Friendship Award!   On September 27, 2023, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) held a prestigious ceremony in Beijing to present the Chinese Government Friendship Award. The Chinese Government Friendship Award is China's highest honor bestowed upon foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country's modernization and reform and opening-up efforts. John E. Scanlon AO, an esteemed ecological conservation and sustainable development expert hailing from Australia (UK), received this distinguished award. His unwavering commitment and significant contributions to global wildlife conservation efforts, along with his deep friendship with people of China, earned him the Chinese Government Friendship Award. John E. Scanlon has dedicated his life to the protection of a...
Read more

Unveiling the Mysteries of Cetaceans in the South China Sea: Chinese Scientists Describe Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs)

Image
The world’s ocean ecosystems are facing mounting threats—climate change, marine pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction due to human activities, to name a few. These pressures are particularly dangerous for marine mammals like cetaceans, whose survival hinges on healthy habitats and stable populations. Yet, in regions like the South China Sea, where biodiversity is exceptionally high, little research has been done to understand the needs and habitats of cetaceans. This lack of data has left a gap in our knowledge and made it challenging to establish targeted conservation strategies. Recognizing this, Chinese scientists have now set out to fill these gaps and contribute essential data to inform future policy and management, aiming to protect these vulnerable species and support the objectives of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). In a landmark study published on October 8, 2024, in Biological Conservation, Dr. Li Songhai and his team from the Institute of...
Read more