First Batch of Over 50 Mandarin Ducks Return Early, 'Lavish' Living: Ducks Treated to Luxury Homes and Fine Dining
As of yesterday, more than 50 mandarin ducks have returned from the south to Harbin's hometown, a traditional place. Park staff also heard familiar duck calls. This year's duck migration home time has set a record, one day earlier than last year,The mandarin ducks are returning home, exciting 'duck enthusiasts.' Since the Zhenghua Park has not yet opened to visitors, the immediate priority is to provide nourishment to the tired ducks. Therefore, 'duck enthusiasts' have been transferring money online to ask a volunteer, Xiao Che, to purchase duck-favored foods such as mealworms and corn.
Under the careful care of volunteer Xiao Che, the ducks have become plump and their feathers are shiny. After eating and drinking, they even started a romance in the Zhenghua Park, which is still closed to visitors. It is known that mandarin ducks lay eggs in tree holes after mating. Zhenghua Park's director and 'duck enthusiasts' are now busy ensuring the ducks' homes,
After the ice and snow melted, there were many puddles and unhatched eggs in last year's tree holes, and some damaged tree nests. The Zhenghua Park invited landscape and gardening personnel to repair, clean, and reinforce them one by one with 'duck enthusiasts' Xiao Che and Shan.
Concerned about the tree holes flooding, 'duck enthusiast' Shan carefully carried out waterproofing work for the bird nests. 'Duck enthusiasts' Shan have designed several simulated tree holes. Where is the safest place to put the tree hole? Which direction should the entrance face? How big should the entrance be so that the ducks like it? Professor Li Feng from Northeast Forestry University provided professional guidance. Everything is ready, now just waiting for the large number of mandarin ducks to migrate home and hatch eggs.
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