Ecology

Mandarin ducks flock to Baishanzu Park as winter nears

Oct 17, 2023

The Yingchuan Mandarin Duck Valley in Baishanzu National Park, located in Lishui city of East China's Zhejiang province, has welcomed its first batch of mandarin ducks, which have flown in from the far north to spend the winter in this ecological haven.
Lovebirds spotted in Yunhe county

Aug 25, 2023

A pair of red-billed leiothrixes, also known as the lovebirds of the forest, were recently photographed by a biodiversity surveyor in Yunhe county, Lishui, in East China's Zhejiang province.
Endangered night heron rescued in Songyang county

Aug 17, 2023

A rare white-eared night heron, a nationally protected animal, was found and rescued by villagers in Songyang county, Lishui city, East China's Zhejiang province, on Aug 6.
Video: Numbers highlight China's biodiversity results

Jul 21, 2023

Over the past decade, China has emerged as a shining example of ecological and biodiversity conservation efforts, achieving remarkable results.
Ancient lotus blooms again at Lishui Museum

Jul 14, 2023

An ancient lotus seed dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279) has once again bloomed this summer at the Lishui Museum in Lishui, East China's Zhejiang province.
Rare bird species found in Zhejiang by smart device

Jun 27, 2023

A rare bird called the pale-headed woodpecker, or Gecinulus grantia, has been spotted for the first time in East China's Zhejiang province – thanks to a smart device that can identify bird calls using artificial intelligence.
New fungus species found in Baishanzu National Park

May 26, 2023

A new fungus species was found in Baishanzu National Park in Lishui city, East China's Zhejiang province. The findings were published in the international academic journal Mycological Progress recently.
Lishui birdwatching event records 228 species

May 16, 2023

To celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, the fourth Lishui Birdwatching International Invitational Competition was held in Songyang county, East China's Zhejiang province, on May 12-14.