WE’RE now enjoying fine autumn weather and are seeing some bird activities. In addition to the resident birds in Shenzhen, such as egrets and Chinese pond herons, migratory birds have traveled thousands of miles along the East Asia-Australia Flyway to their wintering grounds or stopovers in this southern coastal city.

If you’re looking to see scarcer species and meet other birders, check out Shenzhen Bay Park, Shenzhen Talent Park, Zhongshan Park and Yanhan Hill Park in Nanshan District, and Dachan Bay, Shenzhen Wetlands Resorts and Fuyong Wetland in Bao’an District.

Thanks to the improved ecosystem and habitat diversity, Shenzhen has become a paradise for birds. From September to May every year, birders can observe more than 100 species here. So, whether you prefer solo outings or smaller gatherings, mark your calendar now and get ready for fantastic fall adventures.

(Cao Zhen)