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Ye Han was observing two little egrets with crested feathers on their heads, and when the camera moved by, he saw the brown-backed shrike again.
It has already disemboweled the frog it caught, pecked and raised its head and barked twice, patrolled the territory, and rubbed the bird's beak on the branch from time to time, and it was quite clean.
If you ignore the poor frog next to it and the various animals that have been impaled, this bird is indeed cute.
Chubby and fluffy, especially the feathers on the belly, fluffy as if they would float up when the wind blows, and the long tail sometimes cocks around.
Ye Han thought of the big.
It is also a super cute fat chirp, with yellow-green feathers and a small size, only 13 cm, about the same size as a sparrow. He often jumps around on branches and on the ground, has a lively personality and a pleasant call.
However, although it is similar in size to a sparrow, it can prey on sparrows, and likes to eat brain marrow, so it is nicknamed 'Brain Eater'.
Appearances are just too deceptive.
However, the great is also on the predation list of the brown-backed shrike and is hung on the branches.
It's so cute, but each one is more ferocious than the other.
In contrast to these small birds of prey, real birds of prey have emerged.
Ye Han looked at the direction of Director Yuan, and the two kestrels, hovering briefly in the air, flapping their long and sharp wings, and their sharp eyes kept searching for their prey.
The kestrel is a small bird of prey, about 30 centimeters long, and is a little larger than a pigeon.
The head is gray, the back and wings are covered with brick-red speckled lines, the tip of the beak is hooked, and the wings are flapping in a small way.
Their eyes are looking around, identifying their targets.
There's a lot of prey down there.
There are birds that occasionally fly from the bushes, frogs hiding in shallows and rocks, fish that swim, egrets strolling along the lakeshore, birds such as turtle doves, white-billed gulls, and woodcocks, and wild ducks swimming among the reeds......
Kestrel is a good mouse catcher and can also be found in cities.
Due to its small size, it tends to choose small animals such as passerine birds, frogs, and mice, but if the two work together, it should choose larger prey.
Sure enough, the two seemed to lock onto the target, and one of them gathered its wings from the air and swooped down, so fast that Ye Han couldn't keep up at all.
She searched again with her binoculars, barely finding them.
The kestrel seemed to hook the pearl-necked turtledove with its sharp claws, but it was not killed.
The bead-necked turtledove was injured, fluttered its wings unsteadily, and when the claws behind it were about to arrive, it desperately flapped its wings and dodged sideways, trying to fly in the direction of the forest, away from the open area of the lake.
The pearl-necked turtle dove, also known as the wild pigeon, can reach a maximum speed of 60-70km/h, which is a kind of fast speed, and the kestrel may not be able to catch up in the level flight state.
Seeing that the pearl-necked turtle dove exploded at an unprecedented speed in the shadow of death, and was about to fly to hide in the dense forest, another kestrel suddenly landed from a high altitude, and the impact of the super speed was like a cannonball, killing it with one blow!
The pearl-necked turtle dove fell from the sky and fell on the wetland by the lake, its wings fluttering tenaciously a few times, and slowly did not move.
There was blood coming out of the neck, dripping to the ground.
A perfect encirclement.
The surrounding birds hula and flew away, and the kestrel grabbed the dead turtle dove and flew towards the tree, while the other one was vigilant and flew away with it.
The turtle dove and the pigeon belong to the same family of doves of the order Dove, which is about the same size and has a body length of 30 cm.
The kestrel grabs it like it catches about three-quarters of its prey, and it flies effortlessly.
The raptor deserves to be a bird of prey, although it is not large, but its strength is good.
Ye Han put down the binoculars.
Because it was so fast, she didn't really see much.
With such an ultra-high-speed hunting and the switching of aerial scenes, it is impossible to shoot the whole process except for setting up various professional equipment here and continuous shooting like making a documentary.
All she could see was the final fall of the turtledove to the ground and its death, and the first glimpse of the kestrel flying in the air.
Director Yuan: "One of the kestrel's unique skills is its "hovering in the air", which can steadily maintain a posture of immobility in the air regardless of wind or rain.
Short and frequent stops in the air give it a wider field of view to observe its prey. β
This is an amazing skill for controlling airflow and flight ability.
No combat aircraft can do this.
Nature's design is more sophisticated than man's current technology.
Just as Ye Han was thinking back to what he had just done, Director Yuan observed the dense forest and saw another apex predator, and his tone was slightly surprised: "The peregrine falcon has arrived." β
"It's not observed many times in W City, and it's a surprise."
Ye Han also looked in the direction pointed by the other party, observing back and forth in the dense forest, and finally saw a peregrine falcon on a tall branch.
It grows larger than the kestrel and belongs to the medium-sized bird of prey, the larger of the falcon family.
The body is more than 40 centimeters long, the head and back are brown with black-brown markings, and the abdomen is white, which looks majestic. EYES ARE SHARP, AND YOU CAN SEE PREY FROM A DISTANCE OF 1 KM.
Birds of prey such as falcons, eagles, and eagles all have good dynamic vision, which is convenient for them to quickly lock on to their prey.
Director Yuan obviously likes peregrine falcons, and while observing, he gushes: "Peregrine falcons are the fastest swooping birds in the world, with a top speed of 386 kilometers per hour, which is more than three times that of cheetahs.
Every inch of its body is made for speed, and the air pressure of the swoop does not affect it in any way. β
Ye Han had faintly heard of its name.
Peregrine falcons are known as aerial bombers, bird killers, and love to hunt in the air.
Its speed exceeds the operating speed of China's high-speed railway of 360km/h, and the impact of the downward dive is like a small missile.
Often, the prey is killed with a single blow before it can react.
This characteristic makes it fearless to encounter some large birds of prey such as eagles and eagles during its flight.
Director Yuan: "When a peregrine falcon discovers its prey, it will first quickly rise to an altitude of several hundred or thousands of meters, then fold its wings, shrink its head, and fall from a high altitude at a speed of 75-105 meters per second, approximately vertically, to dive and capture the target in the air. β
It's a pity that the speed is too fast, and we won't be able to see each other this time. β
Not to mention live observations, it is difficult to see even if it is slowed down dozens of times.
As he spoke, the peregrine falcon moved
Finish.
It spread its wings and flew high to a very high area, and Ye Han was no longer visible in his sight.
At this time, the peregrine falcon retracted its wings and dived at a 30-degree angle like a bullet, as fast as a free fall, and the sound of breaking the air sounded around it, as fast as a gust of wind.
When it reaches its prey, it spreads its wings to cushion it and flies away, its claws striking a mallard resting in the reeds.
The other party was unexpected, and was hit by the huge impact and rolled forward, lying on the ground and flapping his wings vigorously, but he couldn't lift his body.
It turned out that it had been completely hit by the peregrine falcon and its head was broken.
Ye Han saw that a large number of wild ducks in the lake suddenly flew up, and the others quickly burrowed into the water to dodge, shivering.
Peregrine falcons are their nemesis, and mallards have an instinctive fear of this bird of prey that can kill instantly.
It was only then that the peregrine falcon swaggered back from a low altitude, grabbed the spoils and flew back to the branches to enjoy under the frightened gaze of many birds.
Ye Han observed with a telescope, and at a glance, he saw that the other party seemed to have caught the prey, and it seemed that the dust had settled.
As for the hunting process, even if it is filmed with professional equipment, the background is blurry, and the afterimage will appear.
Looking at the wild ducks that had carefully flown back, she couldn't help but be a little more worried: what if the peregrine falcon caught the two Chinese mergansers that she had just found?
Although the Chinese merganser duck is larger than the peregrine falcon, carnivorous birds of prey never look at size.
Golden eagles also hunt goats that weigh several times their weight.
Kestrel and peregrine falcon are both national second-class protected animals, and the Chinese merganser duck is a first-class species, the number is scarce, and both sides must be protected.
Director Yuan: "Of course, we must follow the rules of nature. β
He thought for a moment and said, "I remember that peregrine falcons once caught crested ibises in the wild. β
"Crested ibis?" Ye Han looked slightly surprised.
The name of the crested ibis is well known in China.
The national first-class key protected animals have not been found for more than ten years and are almost extinct.
Country R originally wanted to make the crested ibis their national bird, but they did not expect it to become extinct in their country, but later our country gave a pair.
Moreover, the crested ibis is more than 70 centimeters long, much larger than the peregrine falcon, and weighs more than twice as much.
It's shocking.
Director Yuan: "As long as the environment is well protected and the habitat and breeding grounds are gradually restored year by year, the number of Chinese mergansers will definitely increase. β
Ye Han nodded: "You're right." β
Which of nature, apart from apex predators, has no natural predators?
Most of the endangerment of species is due to human activities, and habitat destruction is the most deadly.
Natural enemies are secondary, the normal functioning of nature.
Director Yuan looked at the center of the lake
The island and the birds that inhabit it are amazed in the heart.
In less than half a year, an almost complete ecological chain has been formed here!
Predatory birds of prey are at the top of the food chain, and having them means that the ecosystem in front of you is healthy.
Due to the limited size of the lake, there are no large birds of prey such as white-tailed sea eagles and snake eagles, but small and medium-sized birds of prey such as kestrels, peregrine falcons, are already in place.
In addition to this, there are some such as:
The brown-backed shrike-like 'little killers' stay here, enough to maintain the ecological balance. ()
The speed of the build is truly astonishing.
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And all of this is formed in a natural state, without human intervention.
With trees, islands, clear water, and a good environment, birds have a habitat; With fish and shrimp, aquatic plants and frogs, they have abundant food; A group of migratory birds come to stay here, and these birds attract a higher level of predators.
Interlocking to form a complete ecosystem.
It's amazing.
Director Yuan's heart set off turbulent waves.
As the director of the Wildlife Conservation Society, he knows very well that the conservation of wild animals is not effective by saving one or two animals, and the most important thing is to curb human killing and create a suitable environment for them.
Now the whole city of W or many parts of the country is doing it, but few of them can do it so successfully.
80 acres of water, excluding the plank road in front, about 70 acres, plus the Swan Lake not far away is only 100 acres, but it has built a nearly perfect habitat and interlocking ecological chain.
This area is enough to be used as a demonstration area, both the richness of species and the integrity of the ecological chain are worth studying and learning.
*
The group stayed in the flower market all day, and did not return until the light dimmed at 7 o'clock in the evening.
In addition to the metasequoia forest and Swan Lake, in the afternoon, they also investigated the pine and cypress garden, the osmanthus garden, the bamboo forest, and the artificial lake...... Dozens of species of birds such as thrushes, yellow-rumped willow warblers, cuckoos, gray magpies, blackbirds, yellow-bellied, and great spotted woodpeckers have been found in the evergreen trees and shrubs on both sides of the road.
Of course, the largest variety and number of species and numbers are still the water forests.
Director Cao summarized the information and couldn't help but be secretly surprised, according to incomplete statistics, there were more than 120 species of birds found in the flower collection!
In addition to the Chinese mergansers, a first-class protected animal, there are 28 species of national second-class protected animals in the park, the number of which cannot be determined for the time being, and the total number is expected to exceed 450.
What a staggering number
Except for the two nature reserves and wetland parks, no scenic spot or park in W City can reach such a variety and quantity.
Far exceeded their expectations.
Director Cao calmed down his excitement: "We have collected most of the information on the Chinese merganser duck today, and we still need to reconfirm it in the next few days.
When I get back, I will compile the relevant materials and submit them, apply for conservation support as soon as possible, and establish a bird observatory. β
Director Cao: "I'm afraid I'm going to trouble Chief Ye for the next period of time, and the number of many migratory birds needs to be further counted and confirmed." β
Ye Han smiled and said, "Okay, no problem." β
Now that the bamboo raft activity has been cancelled and the sound shield has the shielding effect, the interior of the metasequoia forest will basically not be affected by the activities of tourists, and the investigation by the Forestry Bureau is more convenient.
Director Cao was a little speechless, and finally said: "This metasequoia forest is an environment comparable to a nature reserve, which is very rare.
As the Bird Protection Department of the Forestry Administration, we hope that Flower Sets will reduce human activities in the area and prevent the livelihood of these birds from being affected. β
If this is a government-planned park or other scenic spot, there are so many types and quantities of them
() of protected animals, will definitely be protected, and some restrictions will be introduced. ()
However, Huajianji is a private botanical garden, and all the scenic spots in the garden are funded by the other party, and the island in the middle of the lake is also a habitat specially created by the botanical garden for birds, which can be said to be a public welfare act.
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At most, the Forestry Administration has facilitated some formalities and applications, and is really not qualified to say anything.
In addition, as a highly popular star scenic spot in the city, it is estimated that this year will bring billions of related income to the tourism industry of W City, and at the same time make a great contribution to the development and commercial prosperity of the surrounding area.
In this regard, both the tourism board and the government departments have to thank them.
Its novel way of popularizing plant science and the opening of the science museum have brought plants that are usually not concerned to the stage and strengthened the public's awareness of environmental protection, which has a wide impact.
Not to mention anything else, his daughter's interest in plants has been much stronger than before since she went to the Science Museum.
Thinking of this, Director Cao couldn't help but sigh: The contribution of Huajianji Botanical Garden to the city is really too great.
Maybe he shouldn't have said what he just said.
Now, the metasequoia forest is about to reach the best viewing period from November to December, when a large number of tourists will come to watch, bringing more than tens of millions of profits.
Why did he let the family transfer their interests?
Who will compensate for the damage caused?
When Director Cao was struggling inwardly, Ye Han agreed: "Don't worry, we will concentrate tourists near the plank road, and at the same time control the number of tourists, so as not to affect the migration and wintering of migratory birds." β
"The bamboo raft event will be cancelled throughout the year, and the Flower Fair will set up a bird viewing platform at the pier to let everyone know more about the protected animals."
Director Cao was stunned when he heard this.
He never expected the other party to make such a decision.
This is a testament to the young principal's courage and determination to protect wild species.
He looked at Ye Han quite solemnly and shook hands with her eagerly: "That's really good!" Many thanks to Hanamaji for their contribution to the conservation of wild birds. β
Ye Han smiled: "It's over." You're the expert at bird conservation, and you have to learn from you. β
*
After sending off the group, Ye Han was thinking about building an observation deck.
It was an idea that struck her when she saw so many conservation birds, including the cancellation of bamboo rafts.
There are many migratory birds that come to winter, but there are also many resident birds, such as egrets and spot-billed ducks, about one-third of which settle here.
If the environment is safe and you are lucky enough to find a mate, there is a high probability that you will nest and breed here next year.
Human activity is bound to affect them.
It would be better to cancel these events.
In addition to winter migratory birds, there are also some summer migratory birds, which migrate from April to June, and their numbers are small, but this forest still provides a foothold for them.
Ye Han really didn't expect so many migratory birds to gather here.
She originally thought that the Flower Fair was a 'gas station' on the way to migrate, but she didn't expect it to become a habitat.
Not bad either.
Ye Han thought about the various birds he saw today and the hunting scene, and his apricot eyes curled.
Birds are indeed cute in their own way.
There are little singers with bluethroats
() Robins, feathered but 'ruthless' kingfishers, fairy egrets... There are also brown-backed shrike with cute appearance but very ferocious, wild geese in neat formation, and handsome birds of prey......
All in all, it's interesting to observe their habits.
Hopefully more people will know about them.
Before this, Ye Han had never experienced the fun of bird watching, and I believe that the vast majority of people have never had this experience like her.
Then let them experience it once in the flower fair!
It is sure to be an unforgettable experience for tourists.
It shouldn't be difficult to do.
Find the best observation point near the plank road, set up a simple viewing platform, install professional bird watching equipment, and equip professional staff to help tourists adjust the angle.
It may take a chance to observe other birds, but the egrets should be able to be observed, and they are everywhere in the metasequoia forest.
The plan works.
Ye Han thought about it and planned to arrange it tomorrow.
For the purchase of some professional equipment, you can consult Director Cao of the bird watching station, who must know these very well and may be able to provide some technical support.
It is also necessary to print some bird illustrated books of the Flower Collection, and place introduction signs around the observation deck to facilitate everyone to better understand them.
It can be published as a small publication, once a month, to introduce new migratory birds.
A botanical illustrated book should also be made.
Nowadays, there are more and more plant species in the flower collection, and it is necessary to classify and summarize.
This is also a unique publication of the Flower Collection, a special souvenir.
The bamboo raft is cancelled, so this set of illustrated books will be used as compensation for the VIP privileges.
When the time comes, it should make sense to make it into a suit, beautifully packaged.
Ye Han smiled, just do it.!