Over 10,000 migratory birds have arrived at the Nanji Wetland Reserve in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, marking a seasonal surge along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway as authorities ramp up protections for wintering flocks.
Wetland workers say the bird population has steadily increased since a fishing ban was introduced in 2020, helping restore the habitat’s ecological balance.
To welcome these long-distance visitors, reserve managers and local officials have worked closely to prepare suitable resting grounds and intensified law enforcement efforts to combat activities that threaten the wetland ecosystem, ensuring a safe wintering season for the birds.
"Through recent continuous inspection and monitoring, the current batch of migratory birds that have arrived in our protected area is primarily composed of Anatidae birds. Among them, there are over 3,000 white-fronted geese and more than 8,000 green-winged teals. Along with the Eurasian spoonbill and other species of plover and sandpiper, the total number exceeds 10,000. They have already adapted to the local environment and have begun foraging and resting," said Hu Jiang, head of the Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Team of Nanji Township of Xinjian District in Nanchang.
The Nanji Wetland Reserve stands as a vital stopover along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, one of the world’s major migratory bird routes. In 2020, it was designated an internationally important wetland by China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration, underscoring its growing role in global biodiversity conservation.
Migratory bird influx transforms Jiangxi’s Nanji Wetland into winter haven
