The third week of April marks Beijing's official Bird-Loving Week. First proposed in 1981, this annual event, which takes place in April or May with exact dates varying across the country, aims to promote bird protection and ecological balance. Popular science activities are conducted throughout the week to educate the public about birds and the significance of their conservation.
According to an updated list released by the Beijing Municipal Forestry and Parks Bureau on April 13, the number of animal species found in the capital increased from 608 last year to 612 this year, including 519 bird species. Sitting on the East Asian-Australasian flyway, Beijing is a stopover for numerous migratory birds every year.
(Text and photos by Wei Yao)
