According to Chen Kelin, director of the China office of Wetlands International and a domestic wetland ecology expert, international research has long focused on migratory bird migration. Rescuing a Bar-tailed Godwit with seven leg flags, especially one equipped with a miniature tracking device, can significantly help researchers understand how these birds adjust their rest patterns, determine flight direction and routes, and utilize wind and air currents to cross the Pacific Ocean. This also holds great significance for better protecting the Bar-tailed Godwit species.
The Bar-tailed Godwit is known as the "world’s flight champion" for its ability to fly non-stop for up to eight days, covering over 10,000 kilometers. As a crucial stopover site for migratory birds, Dandong is an important bird conservation base and is recognized as one of the world’s best birdwatching destinations. To promote public awareness of birdwatching, bird-loving, and bird protection, the Beijing Yuan... Technology Co., Ltd. organized this college students' birdwatching competition and announced the rankings here. A representative from Yuan... said, "The college students' birdwatching competition is like the region hosting a grand birdwatching event. Spotting a Bar-tailed Godwit with a single leg flag is the highlight of this event. At the same time, rescuing injured birds is also a moral duty we should fulfill."
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