Cold dew cold air frequently appears and the temperature gradually drops. At this time, the big swan far away in Siberia also rode the north wind to fly across thousands of mountains and rivers to the home that had been away for a long time. Their elegant posture and graceful dancing posture once again attracted the attention of the people of Shidao.
htmlOn October 18, the first batch of four swans flew to the Taoyuan Folk Tourism Resort Shentutle Bay, swam freely on the sparkling water surface and cleaned the dust. Then they soared over the waters near the Chishan Hotel , sang loudly, announcing their arrival.
The above pictures were taken on the morning of October 19th. Author: Zhang Wenjin
Divine Turtle Bay has clear and soft water, good water quality, and the rich large-leaf seaweed in the bay is also the favorite food of Big Swans. In addition to the waters near Shengui Bay and Chishan Hotel, Bahe Reservoir and other places are also ideal habitats for swans. From mid-October to early March of the following year, hundreds of swans fly to the stone island, playing and foraging here, and spending the long winter.
Big swan is timid and extremely vigilant, and has strict standards for the choice of living environment. Only good water quality, rich food and a safe environment can win their favor. In recent years, Shidao has carried out coastline remediation, restoration projects and reconstruction of seagrass bed ecosystems. It is precisely because of the good ecological environment and rich food sources that the swans have come to Shidao to overwinter every year, forming a three-dimensional ecological circulation system in the air, sea surface and seabed.
As people's awareness of ecological and environmental protection continues to improve, the hospitality of Shidao people have become swan protection volunteers, rescued the injured swans, provided corn and other food during the season of low food, and formed a deep friendship with the swans. Photography experts also came here one after another, rushing to an annual swan photography journey, recording the beautiful figures of the big swan with the lens.
Autumn and winter swan season has begun. Let us look forward to more big swans flying to the stone island to visit!