【Taihu Lake Birdwatching Guide | Encounter Feathered Spirits in the Jiangnan Water Town】

As Siberian winds sweep across the lake, and thousands of birds take flight from the reed marshes, Taihu Lake's winter birdwatching season officially begins! This exclusive birdwatching map will help you discover the best spots to meet migratory birds. 📍 Four Major Birdwatching Sanctuaries ❶ Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park 🌿 Birdwatching Highlights: Flocks of Eurasian Coots and Black-headed Gulls 📸 Best Photo Spot: Close-up shots from the boardwalk through the water forest 🕊️ Unique Experience: Rafting through the reed maze ❷ Wuxi Yuantouzhu Black-headed Gull Theater 🕰️ Best Time: Daily 14:00-15:30 feeding time 🎣 Birdwatching Spectacle: Hundreds of Black-headed Gulls precisely catching food 🚢 Special Viewpoint: Take a cruise to be surrounded by flocks of gulls ❸ Huzhou Changtianyang Wetland Park 🐦 Rare Species: Eurasian Spoonbills and Reed Parrotbills 🔭 Essential for Observation: Bring high-powered binoculars 🌅 Golden Moment: Watch egrets take flight in the morning mist ❹ Changzhou Gehu Lake Low-Carbon Park 🦆 Wintering Waterfowl: Flocks of Mallards and Spot-billed Ducks 👨👩👧 Family-Friendly: Features a birdwatching science popularization corridor 📅 Special Activities: Weekend volunteer guided tours 🎒 Birdwatching Equipment Checklist · Essential: Binoculars (8-10x), telephoto lens, camouflage clothing · Optional: Bird identification guide, folding stool, thermos · Note: Keep quiet, do not wear perfume 🐦 Migratory Bird Calendar November-December: Vanguard arrives January-February: Peak population Early March: Begin northward migration 💡 Birdwatching Rules ✅ Maintain a safe distance of at least 50 meters ✅ Wear clothing that blends with the natural environment ✅ Move away immediately if you encounter a bird's nest ✅ Use a camera instead of picking feathers This winter, let's meet at Taihu Lake, use cameras instead of hunting guns, appreciate instead of capture, and discover the beauty of ecology through birdwatching!