Recently, staff at the Xinfengjiang Forestry Administration of Guangdong Province recorded the first sighting of the rare Emerald Cuckoo at Jiuli Lake, a demonstration site in a provincial campaign to build a green and beautiful Guangdong. Known for its vibrant plumage and distinctive call, the Emerald Cuckoo is a rare bird. Additionally, the Blue-throated Bee-eater, often hailed as "China's most beautiful bird", has been spotted in large numbers in the Wanlv Lake area, where they have begun nesting and laying eggs, with several chicks successfully hatching.
The Emerald Cuckoo, a rare species typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, is primarily distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Hainan Island in China. This bird is listed in the List of Terrestrial Wildlife with Important Ecological, Scientific and Social Values.
Chen Jianyun, a staff member of the Xinfengjiang Forestry Administration, discovered and photographed this rare bird during a routine patrol. This discovery has attracted numerous bird enthusiasts and photographers, injecting new vitality into the ecological protection and tourism development of the demonstration site.
Last year, photography enthusiasts also recorded the first sighting of the Blue-throated Bee-eater at Wanlv Lake in Heyuan. Known for its striking colors and graceful flight, the Blue-throated Bee-eater has drawn many visitors and photographers. Recently, staff from the Xinfengjiang Forestry Administration found that these birds have been nesting and laying eggs in large numbers around Wanlv Lake, with dozens of chicks.
In recent years, Heyuan has significantly increased efforts to protect the ecosystems and improve the environment of Wanlv Lake and Jiuli Lake. Measures such as afforestation, water quality monitoring, and biodiversity conservation have led to notable improvements in the local natural environment.
Source: Yangcheng Evening News
