Bird Lover Week is here! Why do these beautiful birds love this place?

Birds are an important part of the ecosystem. Effectively strengthening bird protection is of great significance for protecting wildlife resources, maintaining ecological balance, and protecting and improving the human living environment.

The origin of "Bird-loving Week"

"Bird-Loving Week" originated in 1981, and was originally established to protect migratory birds between China and Japan. In 1992, the State Council approved the "Land Wildlife Protection Regulations", which established "Bird-Loving Week" in the form of laws and regulations. Due to China's vast territory and different climates from north to south, the time of Bird-Loving Week selected by different places is also different.

March 25 to 31 every year is Bird-Loving Week in Fujian. The theme of this year's Bird-Loving Week is "Beautiful Fujian, Feathers Fly Together". Fujian Province spans the central and southern subtropical regions and is located in the two migratory bird routes of East Asia-Australasia and the Western Pacific. Its forest coverage rate, vegetation ecological quality, and ecological civilization index are all ranked first in the country, and its coastline length ranks second in the country. With many mountains, forests, and wetland types, Fujian has become an important bird station. At present, 592 species of wild birds have been recorded in our province; about 40% of the naturally distributed bird species in my country can be seen in the wild in our province.

Yellow-bellied Tragopan

White-necked Pheasant

Oriental White Stork

Black-faced Spoonbill

How should we protect birds in our lives?

01 Do not feed birds casually.

Human food is likely to be unhealthy for birds. Birds have a diet that is suitable for them. If they are fed the wrong food, they may suffer from malnutrition or death. Feeding will change the animals' foraging habits and make birds dependent. Once they leave humans, they will not be able to survive. Feeding and touching birds at close range may also increase the risk of cross-transmission of diseases between humans and animals.

02 Don’t pick up birds on the roadside at will.

If you come across a newborn baby bird on the roadside, do not pick it up and take it home casually. First observe whether the parent bird is around. If so, don't worry about it, as they know best how to take care of their babies. If no adult birds are found around, and the baby bird is injured or unable to fly, please contact a professional for rescue in time. If the baby bird is in good condition, please wear protective gloves, find a nearby bird's nest, and put the baby bird back while ensuring your own safety.

03 Resolutely resist any behavior that harms birds.

If you find someone setting nets to catch or shoot birds in the woods, on a picnic, or in daily life, please ensure your own safety and make a complaint by calling the local hotline or the local police station or protection management station.

Compared with other wild animals, birds are more common "animal friends" of people. In the process of getting along with them, we should pay more attention to the small details in life, such as not leaving garbage and snack crumbs when accompanying them, and not feeding them food at will. Learn the correct way to get along with birds, make loving and protecting birds a habit, start with me, start with small things, protect bird resources, and protect green waters and green mountains!