From ancient times to the present, the scene of the phoenix taking flight has always fascinated people.
Unexpectedly, an old farmer in Shanxi was lucky enough to see Phoenix and kept feeding it for more than four years.
This old man lives in a village called Liulinhe in Pinglu County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi. His name is Guo Cunsuo.
Lao Guo, like other villagers in Liulinhe Village, is a simple farmer. As he got older, his health deteriorated and he could no longer do heavy physical work like before, so he found some easy work, such as farming or herding sheep.
One day in 2018, Lao Guo led a group of sheep up the mountain early as usual. He was sitting on a rock on the top of the mountain, with sheep grazing next to him. Suddenly, a special bird caught his eye.
It is not unusual to see birds on the mountain, but the bird that Lao Guo saw was wearing a cloud crown and was colorful. It was really beautiful.
Lao Guo took a closer look and saw that one of them had a red and shiny belly, and the fur on its back was also golden, with blue and other colors mixed in. It looked very charming. The other's feathers are not so brightly colored, but its eyes are bright and lively.
Lao Guo was immediately stunned. Isn't this the legendary Phoenix?
Few people have seen Phoenix. In " Shan Hai Jing " and other legends, there are many descriptions of the Phoenix.
"The Classic of Mountains and Seas" writes:
"Five hundred miles to the east, there is a mountain called Danxue, with many gold and jade on it. Danshui comes out, and flows southward into the Bohai Sea. . There are birds, which look like chickens. It has five features and is named Phoenix. The first text is called virtue, the wing text is called righteousness, the back text is called etiquette, the back text is called benevolence, and the belly text is called faith. It is a bird that eats naturally, sings and dances by itself, and sees peace in the world. "
The legendary Phoenix looks like a chicken, with a head like a chicken, a neck like a snake, a chin like a swallow, and a back and tail like a fish. Its entire body is brightly colored and very beautiful. Legend has it that wherever the phoenix appears, there will be peace in the world.
Lao Guo was very excited after discovering the phoenixes. He wanted to get closer to the two phoenixes, but the alert phoenixes immediately flew away.
After returning home from herding sheep that day, Lao Guo was very excited until the evening.
He thought this was an adventure, and wondered if he would have a chance to see Phoenix again next time.
The next day, Lao Guo prepared to go to the mountains to herd sheep early in the morning. He also brought other things, some grains. He thought that if he encountered these phoenixes again, he could try feeding them grain.
Because he knew that the birds were afraid of being frightened, he scattered the grains on the same place where he saw the phoenix the day before, and then hid quietly in the grass.
After a while, the two phoenixes appeared just like yesterday, and walked cautiously towards the grain. Lao Guo was very happy to see Phoenix eating grains quietly.
As it feeds the phoenixes more often, the phoenixes become closer to it and no longer dodge even when he is nearby.
Later, whenever Lao Guo went up the mountain and called, there were no longer just two phoenixes, but a group of phoenixes flying over, waiting for Lao Guo to feed them.
Lao Guo would go up the mountain twice a day and happily feed the birds, rain or shine. I persisted like this for four years, and gradually there were more and more phoenixes, reaching a total of 40.
Lao Guo told the villagers about this. The villagers were also very curious and followed Lao Guo up the mountain to see the phoenix.
Only after seeing the phoenixes flying everywhere did the villagers believe that Lao Guo was not bragging.
But at this time, Lao Guo had spent a lot of energy on Phoenix. Just buying grains, the cost in four years was not a small amount for Lao Guo, who had a meager income. His wife and friends all advised him not to feed the phoenix anymore, as this would deplete the family.
How can Lao Guo let go of these birds? As long as Phoenix sees Lao Guo now, he will hang around him like an old friend. He already trusts him, and Lao Guo has also developed a deep relationship with them. How can you say let it go? Lao Guo is still feeding 40 phoenixes as always.
The villagers who knew about this gradually spread the word, and some bird experts also rushed to Liulinhe Village to find out what was going on.
Experts understood at a glance that this was not a phoenix, but a national second-level protected animal golden pheasant.
Golden Pheasant is also called Golden Pheasant . The golden pheasant in the idiom "Golden Rooster announces the dawn" refers to Golden Pheasant.
The golden pheasant's feathers come in seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue and purple. The feather crown on the head is golden yellow, and it can be said to be golden in the sun. Its body length is medium, usually between 0.6 meters and 1.1 meters.
Since the appearance of the golden pheasant is very similar to the phoenix described in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas", and it also looks graceful and graceful in reality, it is no wonder that Lao Guo and the villagers thought it was a real phoenix.
It is worth mentioning that only the male Golden Pheasant's feathers are so colorful, while the female Golden Pheasant's feathers are usually dark brown or brown, and the color is relatively simple.
Lao Guo saw two golden pheasants for the first time, one male and one female.
Golden pheasants like to live in forests with many trees. They mainly make a living by eating insects. They also like crops such as wheat and soybeans. This is why they are close to Lao Guo. After all, Lao Guo is their " Food and clothing for parents" ah.
Like wild geese, dozens of golden pheasants usually move around together. When I first saw Lao Guo's male and female Golden Pheasants, they went back on time to report to other companions, which was why so many Golden Pheasants were attracted.
Experts believe that the golden pheasant is an endangered bird. As a national second-level protected animal, its number in the country is only a few thousand.
There are more than 40 golden pheasants on the peak behind Liulinhe Village. Of course, Lao Guo's four years of careful care are credited to them.
Should we take back these golden pheasants? Experts said that the ecological environment here is very suitable for the survival of golden pheasants, and it is not suitable to move them easily.
Moreover, Lao Guo is very attentive to these golden pheasants. Experts believe that Lao Guo can continue to carry out the task of protecting birds as a "bird protector". The local government also provided help and support, allowing Lao Guo to smoothly take care of these golden pheasants.
In addition to understanding the name of this bird, Guo Cunsuo also learned from experts that this rare bird is only found in our country. Its color is very bright, so it also attracts the attention of bird lovers. This is also a very gratifying thing for Guo Cunsuo. He never expected that he would actually make a very positive contribution to protecting the country's wildlife.
For Lao Guo, this has become one of the great pleasures in his life. Unintentionally inserting willows and willows into the shade, Lao Guo’s kind thought could never have given rise to so many unexpected surprises. He decided to feed golden pheasants as long as he was alive for one day. one day.
Some bird photographers also came here because of the fame. They approached Lao Guo, hoping to take pictures of these golden pheasants. Lao Guo didn't want to disturb the golden pheasant, so he agreed to set up a simple photography stage 50 meters away for the photographers to work.
When photographers came here, Lao Guo also added a side job, which was to cook for the photographers. This approach has improved the lives of Lao Guo and his wife, and also made them better able to take care of these beautiful birds.
If you go to the local area now, you might even meet Lao Guo.
The approach of local departments and experts is correct. Creatures that come from nature should belong to nature. This is how to coexist harmoniously with nature.
@ nourish my body, mind and soul People are always moved by all kinds of beautiful things, that is because there are more kind people behind them.
