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Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park

20.04615 , 110.20924

China

Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park (五源河国家湿地公园) is one of several important wetlands surrounding the city of Haikou on the north coast of Hainan island. Wuyuanhe, the 'river of five springs' (五源河) flows northwest from the Yongzhuang Reservoir to its mouth at the west end of Xiuying district where it culminates in a small estuary. The estuary contains small mangrove stands, while the upper reaches of the river offer riparian habitat with extensive scrub and grassland. 

The site is protected under the National Wetland Conservation Program (NWCP) implemented in 2002 to protect and rehabilitate China's wetlands. Two eBird 'hotspots' are recognised: 

五源河国家湿地公园 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park): the larger area extending south from the bridge where Binhai Boulevard crosses the Wuyuanhe river;

五源河国家湿地公园--下游河口 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park--Estuary Area): the estuarine section from Binhai Boulevard to the beach. 

Together, these hotspots have seen around 100 species recorded. Due to sparse records this total clearly underestimates the diversity of the site, and birders familiar with the South China avifauna should be able to add a few species to the list. 

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Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 20.0461/110.2092 (2024-11-04 10:01:29 )

Coordinates were changed by Stephen Matthews : 20.0284/110.2282 (2024-11-04 01:37:34 )

Coordinates were set by Stephen Matthews : 20.0455/110.2094 (2024-11-03 23:27:56 )

Site name was set by Stephen Matthews as "Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park" (2024-11-03 23:27:56 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-06 11:58:57
Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park (五源河国家湿地公园) is one of several important wetlands surrounding the city of Haikou on the north coast of Hainan island. Wuyuanhe, the 'river of five springs' (五源河) flows northwest from the Yongzhuang Reservoir to its mouth at the west end of Xiuying district where it culminates in a small estuary. The estuary contains small mangrove stands, while the upper reaches of the river offer riparian habitat with extensive scrub and grassland.  The site is protected under the National Wetland Conservation Program (NWCP) implemented in 2002 to protect and rehabilitate China's wetlands. Two eBird 'hotspots' are recognised:  五源河国家湿地公园 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park): the larger area extending south from the bridge where Binhai Boulevard crosses the Wuyuanhe river; 五源河国家湿地公园--下游河口 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park--Estuary Area): the estuarine section from Binhai Boulevard to the beach.  Together, these hotspots have seen around 100 species recorded. Due to sparse records this total clearly underestimates the diversity of the site, and birders familiar with the South China avifauna should be able to add a few species to the list. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-06 11:52:28
Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park (五源河国家湿地公园) is one of several important wetlands surrounding the city of Haikou on the north coast of Hainan island. Wuyuanhe, the tropical island of Hainan. The 'river of five springs' (五源河) flows northwest from the Yongzhuang Reservoir to its mouth at the west end of Xiuying district where it culminates in a small estuary. The estuary contains small mangrove stands, while the upper reaches of the river offer riparian habitat with extensive scrub and grassland.  The site is protected under the National Wetland Conservation Program (NWCP) implemented in 2002 to protect and rehabilitate wetlands. Two eBird 'hotspots' are recognised:  五源河国家湿地公园 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park): the larger area extending south from the bridge where Binhai Boulevard crosses the Wuyuanhe river; 五源河国家湿地公园--下游河口 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park--Estuary Area): the estuarine section from Binhai Boulevard to the beach.  Together, these hotspots have seen around 100 species recorded. Due to sparse records this total clearly underestimates the diversity of the site, and birders familiar with the South China avifauna should be able to add a few species to the list. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 10:04:23
Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park (五源河国家湿地公园) is one of several important wetlands surrounding the city of Haikou on the north coast of the tropical island of Hainan. The 'river of five springs' (五源河) flows northwest from the Yongzhuang Reservoir to its mouth at the west end of Xiuying district where it ends culminates in a small estuary. The estuary contains small mangrove stands, while the upper reaches of the river offer riparian habitat with extensive scrub and grassland.  The site is protected under the National Wetland Conservation Program (NWCP) implemented in 2002 to protect and rehabilitate wetlands. Two eBird 'hotspots' are recognised:  五源河国家湿地公园 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park): the larger area extending south from the bridge where Binhai Boulevard crosses the Wuyuanhe river; 五源河国家湿地公园--下游河口 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park--Estuary Area): the estuarine section from Binhai Boulevard to the beach.  Together, these hotspots have seen around 100 species recorded. Due to sparse records this total clearly underestimates the diversity of the site, and birders familiar with the South China avifauna should be able to add a few species to the list. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 04:06:27
Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park (五源河国家湿地公园) is one of several important wetlands surrounding the city of Haikou on the north coast of the tropical island of Hainan. The 'river of five springs' (五源河) flows northwest from the Yongzhuang Reservoir to its mouth at the west end of Xiuying district where it ends in a small estuary. small estuary. The estuary contains small mangrove stands, while the upper reaches of the river offer riparian habitat with extensive scrub and grassland.  The site is protected under the National Wetland Conservation Program (NWCP) implemented in 2002 to protect and rehabilitate wetlands. It contains small mangrove stands near the mouth of the estuary, while the upper reaches of the river offer riparian habitat with extensive scrub and grassland.  Two eBird 'hotspots' are recognised:  五源河国家湿地公园 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park): the larger area extending south from the bridge where Binhai Boulevard crosses the Wuyuanhe river; 五源河国家湿地公园--下游河口 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park--Estuary Area): the estuarine section from Binhai Boulevard to the beach.  Together, these hotspots have seen around 100 species recorded. Due to sparse records this total certainly clearly underestimates the diversity of the site, and birders familiar with the South China avifauna should be able to add a few species to the list. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 03:08:41
Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park (五源河国家湿地公园) is one of several important wetlands surrounding the city of Haikou on the north coast of the tropical island of Hainan. The 'river of five springs' (五源河) flows northwest from the Yongzhuang Reservoir to its mouth at the west end of Xiuying district where it ends in a small estuary. The site is protected under the National Wetland Conservation Program (NWCP) implemented in 2002 to protect and rehabilitate wetlands. It contains small mangrove stands near the mouth of the estuary, while the upper reaches of the river offer riparian habitat with extensive scrub and grassland.  Two eBird 'hotspots' are recognised:  五源河国家湿地公园 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park): the larger area extending south from the bridge where Binhai Road crosses Boulevard crosses the Wuyuanhe river; 五源河国家湿地公园--下游河口 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park--Estuary Area): the estuarine section from Binhai Road to Binhai Boulevard to the beach.  Together, these hotspots have seen around 100 species recorded. Due to sparse records this total certainly underestimates the diversity of the site, and birders familiar with the South China avifauna should be able to add a few species to the list. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 01:44:39
Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park (五源河国家湿地公园) is one of several important wetlands surrounding the city of Haikou on the north coast of the tropical island of Hainan. The 'river of five sources' springs' (五源河) extends flows northwest from the Yongzhuang Reservoir to its mouth at the sea where  west end of Xiuying district where it ends in a small estuary. The site is protected under the National Wetland Conservation Program (NWCP) implemented in 2002 to protect and rehabilitate wetlands. It contains small mangrove stands near the mouth of the estuary, while the upper reaches of the river offer riparian habitat with extensive scrub and grassland.  Two eBird 'hotspots' are recognised:  五源河国家湿地公园 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park): the larger area extending south from the bridge where Binhai Road crosses the Wuyuanhe river; 五源河国家湿地公园--下游河口 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park--Estuary Area): the estuarine section from Binhai Road to the beach.  Together, these hotspots have seen around 100 species recorded. Due to sparse records this total certainly underestimates the diversity of the site, and birders familiar with the South China avifauna should be able to add a few species to the list. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 01:37:34
Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park (五源河国家湿地公园) is one of several important wetlands surrounding the city of Haikou on the north coast of the tropical island of Hainan. The 'river of five sources' (五源河) extends from the Yongzhuang Reservoir to the sea where  The site is protected under the National Wetland Conservation Program (NWCP) implemented in 2002 to protect and rehabilitate wetlands. It contains small mangrove stands near the mouth of the estuary, while the upper reaches of the river offer riparian habitat with extensive scrub and grassland.  Two eBird 'hotspots' are recognised:  五源河国家湿地公园 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park): the larger area extending south from the bridge where Binhai Road crosses the Wuyuanhe river; 五源河国家湿地公园--下游河口 (Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park--Estuary Area): the estuarine section from Binhai Road to the beach.  Together, these hotspots have seen around 100 species recorded. Due to sparse records this total certainly underestimates the diversity of the site, and birders familiar with the South China avifauna should be able to add a few species to the list. 

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Green-billed Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis)
White-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus)
Little Tern (Sternula albifrons)
Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus)
Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus)
Shikra (Accipiter badius)
Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Blue-throated Bee-eater (Merops viridis)
Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus)
Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach)
Amur Stonechat (Saxicola stejnegeri)
Ornate Sunbird (Cinnyris ornatus)

Amur Stonechat (Saxicola stejnegeri) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-11-04 04:08:19)

Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-11-04 01:41:16)

White-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-11-04 01:41:02)

Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-11-04 01:37:55)

Ornate Sunbird (Cinnyris ornatus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-11-04 01:16:54)

Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-11-04 01:16:07)

Little Tern (Sternula albifrons) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-11-04 01:15:42)

Shikra (Accipiter badius) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-11-04 01:15:25)

Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-11-04 01:15:05)

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-11-04 01:14:52)

Blue-throated Bee-eater (Merops viridis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-11-04 01:14:40)

Green-billed Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2024-11-03 23:37:03)

Resident species include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulbuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors include Asian Brown Flycatcher, Amur Stonechat, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warblers.

As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, with the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning after thermals have developed.

Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river. The beach and estuary may have shorebirds, especially at low tide.

Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can set out along the east bank and return along the west bank (recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One footbridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section in this way will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both areas can be covered in a morning. 

Alternatively, once can continue walking southeast on either bank to reach Chang'an Road, then call a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 10:07
Resident species include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulbuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors include Asian Brown Flycatcher, Amur Stonechat, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warblers. As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, with the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning after thermals have developed. Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river. The beach and estuary may have shorebirds, especially at low tide. Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can first follow the set out along the east bank and return along the west bank (the order recommended (recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One bridge footbridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section in this way will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both areas can be accomplished in covered in a morning.  Alternatively, once can continue walking southeast on either bank to reach Chang'an Road, then call a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 10:05
Residents Resident species include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulbuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors include Asian Brown Flycatcher, Amur Stonechat, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warblers. As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, with the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning after thermals have developed. Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river. The beach and estuary may have shorebirds, especially at low tide. Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can first follow the east bank and return along the west bank (the order recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One bridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section in this way will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both can be accomplished in a morning.  Alternatively, once can continue walking southeast on either bank to reach Chang'an Road, then call a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 09:49
Residents include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulbuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors include Asian Brown Flycatcher, Amur Stonechat, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warblers. As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, with the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning after thermals have developed. Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river. The beach and estuary may have shorebirds, especially at low tide. Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can first follow the east bank and return along the west bank (the order recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One bridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section in this way will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both can be accomplished in a morning.  Alternatively, once can continue walking southeast on either bank to reach Chang'an Road, then call a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 09:48
Residents include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulbuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors include Asian Brown Flycatcher, Amur Stonechat, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warblers. As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, with the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning after thermals have developed. Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river. The beach and estuary may have shorebirds, especially at low tide. Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can first follow the east bank and return along the west bank (the order recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One bridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section in this way will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both can be accomplished in a morning.  Alternatively, once can continue walking southeast on either bank to reach Chang'an Road, then call a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 09:47
Residents include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulubuls Bulbuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors Asian Brown Flycatcher, Amur Stonechat, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warblers. As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, with the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning after thermals have developed. Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river. The beach and estuary may have shorebirds. shorebirds, especially at low tide. Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can first follow the east bank and return along the west bank (the order recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One bridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section in this way will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both can be accomplished in a morning.  Alternatively, once can continue walking southeast on either bank to reach Chang'an Road, then call a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 04:11
Residents include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulubuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors Asian Brown Flycatcher, Amur Stonechat, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warblers. As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, with the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning. morning after thermals have developed. Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river. The beach and estuary may have shorebirds. Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can first follow the east bank and return along the west bank (the order recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One bridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section in this way will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both can be accomplished in a morning.  Alternatively, once can continue walking southeast on either bank to reach Chang'an Road, then call a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 04:09
Residents include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulubuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors Asian Brown Flycatcher, Amur Stonechat, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warblers. As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, with the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning. Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river. The beach and estuary may have shorebirds. Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can take the first follow the east bank and return along the west bank (the order recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One bridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section in this way will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both can be accomplished in a morning.  Alternatively, once can continue walking southeast on either bank to reach Chang'an Road, then call a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 04:08
Residents include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulubuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors Asian Brown Flycatcher, Amur Stonechat, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warbler. Warblers. As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, with the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning. Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river. The beach and estuary may have shorebirds. Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can take the east bank and return along the west bank (the order recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One bridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section in this way will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both can be accomplished in a morning.  Alternatively, once can continue walking southeast on either bank to reach Chang'an Road, then call a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 04:04
Residents include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulubuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors Asian Brown Flycatcher, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warbler. As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, with the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning. Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river. The beach and estuary may have shorebirds. Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can take the east bank and return along the west bank (the order recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One bridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section in this way will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both can be accomplished in a morning.  Alternatively, once can continue walking southeast on either bank to reach Chang'an Road. Road, then call a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 03:49
Residents include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulubuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors Asian Brown Flycatcher, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warbler. As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, with the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning. Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river. The beach and estuary may have shorebirds. Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can take the east bank and return along the west bank (the order recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One bridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section in this way will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both can be accomplished in a morning.  Alternatively, once can continue walking southeast on either bank to reach Chang'an Road. Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 03:15
Residents include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulubuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors Asian Brown Flycatcher, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warbler. As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, wth with the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning. Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can take the east bank and return along the west bank (the order recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One bridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section in this way will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both can be accomplished in a morning.  Alternatively, once can continue walking southeast on either bank to reach Chang'an Road. Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 03:06
Residents include Eurasian Hoopoe, Ornate Sunbird, Shikra and Long-tailed Shrike. Sooty-headed, Red-whiskered and Light-vented Bulubuls are common. Greater Coucal is common, Green-billed Malkoha an uncommon resident. Common and White-throated Kingfishers are common residents, while Black-capped and Pied Kingfishers are uncommon winter visitors. Summer visitors include Blue-tailed and Blue-throated bee-eaters, Little Tern and White-nest Swiftlet. Winter visitors Asian Brown Flycatcher, Yellow-browed and Dusky Warbler. As the area is hot for much of the year, an early start is recommended. Most birds are more active before 10am, wth the exception of raptors which begin soaring in mid morning. Beginning at the road bridge on Binhai Boulevard, one can head north or south on either bank. In both the northern and southern sections there are convenient footbridges crossing the river (not marked on the map) so that one can take the east bank and return along the west bank (the order recommended due to lighting conditions) or vice versa. One bridge is located at the mouth of the estuary, another about 1km south of Binhai Boulevard. Birding the northern section will take around an hour, and the southern section an hour and a half, so that both can be accomplished in a morning.  Most birds will be found in the scrub surrounding the river.

The park is easily accessed via Binhai Boulevard from Xiuying district (15 minutes) or central Haikou (30 minutes) by bus or ride-hailing service (using the name Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park, or 五源河国家湿地公园 as the destination).

Car parks are available on both sides of Binhai Boulevard, as shown on the map. It is also possible to turn right before just before the bridge and park at the end of the paved track near the beach.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-06 12:02
The park is easily accessed via Binhai Boulevard from Xiuying district (15 minutes) or central Haikou (30 minutes) via Binhai Boulevard by bus or ride-hailing service (using the name Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park, or 五源河国家湿地公园 as the destination). Car parks are available on both sides of Binhai Boulevard, as shown on the map. It is also possible to turn right before just before the bridge and park at the end of the paved track near the beach.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 10:03
The park is easily accessed from Xiuying district (15 minutes) or central Haikou (30 minutes) via Binhai Boulevard by bus or ride-hailing service (the (using the name Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park, or 五源河国家湿地公园 can be used as the destination). Car parks are available on both sides of Binhai Boulevard, as shown on the map. It is also possible to turn right before just before the bridge and park at the end of the paved track near the beach.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 03:53
The park is easily accessed from Xiuying district (15 minuites) minutes) or central Haikou (30 miunutes) minutes) via Binhai Boulevard by bus or ride-hailing service (the name Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park, or 五源河国家湿地公园 can be used as the destination). Car parks are available on both sides of Binhai Boulevard, as shown on the map. It is also possible to turn right before just before the bridge and park at the end of the paved track near the beach.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 02:28
The park is easily accessed from Xiuying district (15 minuites) or central Haikou (30 miunutes) via Binhai Boulevard by bus or ride-hailing service (the name Wuyuanhe National Wetland Park, or 五源河国家湿地公园 can be used as the destination). Car parks are available on both sides of Binhai Boulevard, as shown on the map. It is also possible to turn right before just before the bridge and park at the end of the paved track near the beach.

The main entry points are from Binhai Road at the bridge over the Wuyuanhe river. There are large signs announcing the wetland on the northwest and southeast sides of the bridge. There are at least four paths ito the park, beginning at the north and south sides of the bridge on each side of the river.

An alternative entry point is via the west bank from Changbin Road, opposite Changbin East 2 Street.

There are are no gates and access is generally possible at all times.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-06 12:04
The main entry points are from Binhai Road at the bridge over the Wuyuanhe river. There are a large signs announcing the wetland on the northwest and southeast side sides of the brodge. bridge. There are  are at least four paths, at paths ito the park, beginning at the north and south sides of the bridge on each side of the river. An alternative entry point is via the west bank from Changbin Road, opposite Changbin East 2 Street. There are are no gates and access is generally possible at all times.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 02:24
The main entry points are from Binhai Road at the bridge over the Wuyuanhe river. There are a large signs announcing the wetland on the northwest and southeast side of the brodge. There are  at least four paths, at the north and south sides of the bridge on each side of the river. An alternative entry point is via the west bank from Changbin Road, opposite Changbin East 2 Street. There are are no gates and access is generally possible at all times.

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Several information boards introduce bird families such as bee-eaters and kingfishers as well as mangroves and aspects of wetland ecology. 

Restaurants and hotels are available nearby, including the Sheraton Haikou Resort which is within walking distance.

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or near this site, including:
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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 03:58
Several information boards introduce bird families such as bee-eaters and kingfishers as well as mangroves and aspects of wetland ecology.    Restaurants and hotels are available nearby, including the Sheraton Haikou Resort which is within walking distance.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 03:52
Several information boards introduce bird families such as bee-eaters and kingfishers as well as mangroves and aspects of wetland ecology. Several restaurants including the Hainan  ecology. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 02:17
Several information boards introduce bird families such as bee-eaters and kingfishers as well as mangroves and aspects of wetland ecology. Several restaurants including the Hainan 

Visitors should be prepared for heat, as there is limited shade, and humidity in the summer months. Mosquitoes may be annoying in the wet season.

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instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 09:50
Visitors should be prepared for heat, as there is limited shade.shade, and humidity in the summer months. Mosquitoes may be annoying in the wet season.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2024-11-04 03:56
Visitors should be prepared for heat, as there is limited shade. Mosquitoes may be annoying in the wet season.
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