Southern Xinjiang Enters Peak Season for Migratory Bird Migration

After the spring equinox, the ice and snow in Bayinbrook wetland in Wangqing County, Xinjiang, Barenge Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, gradually melted, and a large number of migratory birds returned, marking the peak season of migratory bird migration. Large flocks of swans, khaki ducks, black-necked geese, gray cranes, and other migratory birds gathered, adding a vibrant landscape to the highland spring. Que·Hu He's photo

Bayinbrook wetland is located in the northwest of Wangqing County, on the southern slope of Tian Shan, composed of two high-altitude basins and mountainous grassland between Zhu'le Tu and Zhu'le Tu. Its total area is about 23,000 square kilometers. Que·Hu He's photo

This wetland is an important habitat for the survival of aquatic plants and animals and for the residence, migration, overwintering, and breeding of various wild birds. Que·Hu He's photo

Every year from late March to early April, large flocks of migratory birds equally arrive in southern Xinjiang's Bayinbrook Swan Lake wetland. Que·Hu He's photo

In the evening, flocks of swans flew across the Bayinbrook grassland under the setting sun. Que·Hu He's photo

In the morning, flocks of swans flew across in the morning light. Que·Hu He's photo