Whooper swans in N. China wetland prepare for migration to Siberia

STORY: Whooper swans in N. China wetland prepare for migration to Siberia DATELINE: March 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:56 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of swans 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CUI LIANG, Staff member of Shengtian Lake scenic area STORYLINE: In the wetland of the Shengtian Lake, north China's Shanxi Province, flocks of whooper swans are preparing for their northward migration to Siberia. In order to help swans complete their journey, supplementary feeding is increased to ensure they will have enough strength. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CUI LIANG, Staff member of Shengtian Lake scenic area "The whooper swans are preparing to migrate back. We have many cygnets here. As the migration journey is very long, they need to do a lot of flying exercises. Meanwhile, in order to ensure their smooth migration to Siberia, we have increased the supplementary feeding for swans from 150 kilograms to 250 kilograms per day." Covering more than eight square kilometers, the wetland of the Shen

Over 1,000 whooper swans flock to wetland in Shanxi, China

STORY: Over 1,000 whooper swans flock to wetland in Shanxi, China DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of whooper swans 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CUI LIANG, Staff of Shengtian Lake scenic area 3. various of whooper swans STORYLINE: More than 1,000 whooper swans have arrived at the Shengtian Lake in north China's Shanxi Province to spend winter this year. Covering an area of more than eight square kilometers, Shengtian Lake sits in a major wetland under national protection along the Yellow River. Every year from October, migratory swans come and forage along the Yellow River, and stay in wetland for wintering. Besides comfortable climate, abundant food and improved environment here are also important reasons to draw migratory birds. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CUI LIANG, Staff of Shengtian Lake scenic area "Every year before whooper swans arrive, we will prepare well. First, we will halt all water activities. Second, we will clean up the mai