The pretty elf in the countryside, the pure-colored mountain wren

A bird's eye view of science

Quanzhou Association for Science and Technology

Quanzhou Bird Watching Society

#千万IP创科普# The ecosystem is like a grand and exquisite symphony. In this song of nature, birds, with their agile posture, colorful feathers and pleasant singing, have become one of the most eye-catching notes. Popular science protects the green home. Quanzhou Association for Science and Technology, together with the Quanzhou Birdwatching Society, has launched a new special science column "Bird's Eye Science", which publishes bird science knowledge from time to time, selects and broadcasts student essays and paintings, guides the public to participate in ecological education, pays attention to bird protection and research, and jointly maintains ecological balance. There are carefully drawn bird paintings, which outline their beautiful contours with artistic brushstrokes; there are high-definition and realistic bird pictures, showing them flying, foraging, and playing in the forest, interpreting the vitality and agility of life. Let us walk into the bird world full of wonders and surprises and explore their unique value in the ecosystem.

Pure-colored Mountain Wren Photography by Cui Qiyan

Pure-colored Mountain Wren Photography by Cui Qiyan

Pure-colored Mountain Wren Photography by Cui Qiyan

Pure-colored Mountain Wren Photography by Cui Qiyan

Pure-colored Mountain Wren Photography by Cui Qiyan

Essay appreciation

"The Freedom Song of Birds" 2023 Luojiang District Essay and Painting Competition

Author: Huang Mengqi

Grade 2, Primary School, Luojiang Foreign Language School, Quanzhou, Fujian

/ Instructor: Chen Yantong/

My family lives near Luoyang Bridge, so observing egrets has become a daily routine. Walking on Luoyang Bridge, the morning breeze blows on my cheeks, and a cool feeling comes over me. All around are the rushing Luoyang River and the lush mangroves. The breeze blows, and the river ripples. Suddenly, a few white dots come into view, like white flowers blooming among the green trees. Why are the little flowers moving? I look closely, oh! It turns out to be a group of naughty egrets. "How many springs have the erythrina flowers bloomed, how many years have the East and West Towers faced each other, how many people have walked across the Luoyang Bridge, how many ships have sailed out of Quanzhou Bay, and now it's my turn to walk on the bridge..." After reading this article by Grandpa Yu Guangzhong, I closed the page, but those words are still lingering in my mind. With my curiosity and longing for Luoyang Bridge, accompanied by the sunset that has already dyed the sky light crimson, I walked along the Luoyang Bridge with my family, savoring the nature and beauty of Luoyang Bridge. When you reach the treetops, you can see green leaves swaying in the wind like boats, and beautiful flowers under the trees, red, yellow, and purple, blooming beautifully in the sun and dancing in the wind. In the distance, little bugs are playing and chasing freely among the flowers, which is really fun.

In the morning sunshine,

The birds flutter their wings and sing,

Among the green leaves, it looks like a colorful elf.

Flying like dancing.

They are children of nature.

The messenger of the sky,

It is the melody of life,

It is the spirit of nature.

However, we often forget that

Birds also have the right to freedom.

They need the sky, they need the forest,

Need space to fly freely.

Captive birds,

It is cruelty and deprivation towards them,

Depriving them of their right to fly freely,

Depriving them of a happy life.

Let us care for the birds,

Don't keep them in captivity.

Let them fly free.

Let them fly freely in the sky,

Let them sing freely in the forest.

Let their lives be filled with sunshine and joy,

Let their songs be full of life and energy.

Refuse to kill birds.

Protect nature.

We must respect life.

Respect every existence.

Don't destroy nature out of greed or ignorance.

Don't let our behavior

Become the source of evil that harms lives.

Let us protect nature together.

Protect the birds' homes.

Protect them with love and care,

Grow freely in nature.

Let us sing the hymn of life together.

Bring more care and protection to the little birds.

Because every life deserves respect and care.

Every life is a miracle of nature.

In the morning light,

The birds are dancing,

Among the branches and leaves,

Flying like an elf,

Free pursuit.

They are children of nature.

The messenger of the sky,

It's the rhythm of life.

It is a picture of nature.

However, we often forget,

Birds also have the right to freedom,

They need blue skies.

Need forests,

Need a place to fly high.

Imprisoned birds,

Cruel and deprived them of their agility,

Depriving them of their right to fly freely,

It has ruined their happy existence.

Let us care for the birds,

Don't be too complicated.

Protect the freedom of birds.

Let them fly in the morning light,

Let them sing in the forest.

Let them live happily.

The singing is full of life and vitality.

Be careful not to kill birds.

Protect the ecological environment.

Respect life,

Respect every existence.

Don’t destroy the natural system out of greed or ignorance.

Don't let our actions become

The source of evil that harms living beings.

Let us protect the natural world together.

Protect the birds’ homes.

Sheltering with love and care,

Let it thrive in nature.

Play the song of life for the little birds,

Bring more love and care.

Because every life is worthy of respect and love.

Every life is a miracle of nature.

Painting work .****《The Call of the Bird》

2023 Luojiang District Essay and Painting Competition

Author: Su Hanzhang Luojiang District Experimental Primary School Grade 1 Class <3> / Instructor Lu Lilin /

Popular Science Extension : Pure-Colored Mountain Wren (Jiao)

Scientific Name: Prinia inornata

Passeriformes

The solid-colored mountain wren has grey upperparts with a white eyebrow and pale yellowish to reddish underparts. Plumage ranges from olive brown to reddish brown, warmer in the non-breeding season and pale grey-brown in the breeding season. The eyebrow is white, and the tail feathers are very long and tapering, shorter and less tapering in the non-breeding season. The bill is black in the breeding season. The underparts are covered in a warm yellowish-brown color, fading to white in the middle of the abdomen. Males and females are similar, with juveniles having a more reddish-brown upperparts and soft feathers.

The Plain-colored Mountain Wren is found in a variety of habitats, from salt marshes to bamboo forests, crop areas (especially wheat fields) and overgrown gardens. It prefers moist habitats and avoids dense forests, but can be found in secondary shrubs, tamarisks and mangrove edges. The Plain-colored Mountain Wren is a common bird in the countryside, feeding mainly on insects and is a beneficial bird.