Birding in Shenyang City
Located in the central part of Liaoning Province in northeast China, Shenyang was first established about 300BC. With a total population of 7.2 million, Shenyang is the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province and also serves as an important industrial base in northeast China. The western parts of the city are located on the alluvial plain of the Liao River, while the eastern part consists of the hinterlands of the Changbai Mountains, and is covered with forests.
Shenyang’s climate is a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate featuring distinct four seasons with hot, humid summers due to the monsoon and dry, cold winters due to the Siberian anticyclone. Shenyang has abundant tour resources.
Shenyang Imperial Palace Museum in this city was enlisted as the world cultural heritage site in 2004. The tombs of the first and second Qing emperors and queens are also located in the east and north suburb of Shenyang. The quiet and well-forested tomb area is an important place for birding.
Some Important Birding Sites in Shenyang
Qipan Forest Park
Located in the northeast Shenyang city proper, Qipan Forest Park is about 20km from the city and is an important birding site. Inside the lush forest, you have the chance to see Dollarbird, Marsh Tit, Grey-capped Greenfinch, Yellow-throated Bunting, and even the flying Common Kestrel in the sky.
Wolong Lake
In spring time, Wolong Lake, which covers 64km2, is an excellent place for water birds. Though it takes two hours to drive from downtown Shenyang, you will be rewarded by seeing a large number of migratory birds flying back from south China. Such as Taiga Bean Goose, Swan Goose, Tundra Swan, Falcated Duck, Northern Shoveler, Common Pochard, Common Goldeneye, Oriental Stork, Eurasian Spoonbill, Siberian Crane, Black-tailed Godwit, Saunders's Gull, Black-tailed Gull, Reed Bunting, etc.
Bird Island
Shenyang Bird Island also called Ganhezi Island, it is situated in the development area of Qipan Mountain and covers 49 hectares. It locates to the east of Dongling Park and south of Expo Park. Species on Shenyang Bird Island include three major kinds: waterfowl, waders and songbirds. Such as Swan Goose, Bewick's Swan, Whooper Swan, Eastern Spot-billed Duck, Goosander, Great Crested Grebe, Grey Heron, Great White Egret, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Azure-winged Magpie, Japanese Tit, Yellow-throated Bunting, etc.
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