Huangshan: A paradise for wildlife, birds

Huangshan city in Anhui boasts a wealth of flora and fauna. With its sublime natural environment and constant efforts to protect and improve the local environment, the city is regarded as a natural paradise for various species of birds in which to live and breed.

Chinese mergansers are spotted on the Xin'an River in Huangshan. [Photo by Ye Zhenghong and Sheng Hongbing]

In recent years, photography enthusiasts in Huangshan have been pleasantly surprised to see more exotic species of birds arrive in the area. From the beginning of May every year, local photographer Wu Chengquan enjoys posting pictures on social media of the Amur paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone incei), which migrates to the Xixinan Wetland.

With the latter's population growing at this popular wetland with each passing year, the area has become a hot spot for bird watchers.

The Amur paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone incei) is seen foraging and roosting at the Xixinan Wetland in Huangshan. [Photo by Ye Zhenghong and Sheng Hongbing]

Zhou Yilin, a photography enthusiast, said he has visited the Xin'an River and Meilin Wetland the most in recent years because the hordes of herons and other birds that gather there make for magnificent views.

A panoramic view of a section of the Xin'an River in Huangshan. [Photo/WeChat ID: huangshanribao]

Plans are afoot for Huangshan to adopt new economic and technological policies and measures that support ecological conservation and the circulatory use of resources to ensure that the environment is protected amid future development work so man and nature can live in harmony.