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2021.11.14 18:32 GMT+8

Bird Lovers' Journal: Looking for owls in SW China's rainforest

Updated 2021.11.14 18:32 GMT+8
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Fang Qiaoran, the prolific birdlover that is constantly traveling across the country, set out again this time looking for owls in the rainforest in southwest China's Yunnan Province. 

With the help of new gadget, an infrared thermal imager which proves once again how money-consuming the activity of birdwatching could be, she was able to locate the nocturnal birds with ease.

A male barn owl standing on guard near its nest. /Fang Qiaoran

Asian barred owlet. /Fang Qiaoran

Watch the two birds in this video:

After a fruitful night, Fang and her teammates did not have much time to sleep before venturing outside again for tree birds that are active during the day. 

Male crimson sunbird. /Fang Qiaoran

Coppersmith barbet. /Fang Qiaoran

Brown-throated sunbird. /Fang Qiaoran

Rosy minivet. /Fang Qiaoran

Male crimson sunbird. /Fang Qiaoran

Little spiderhunter. /Fang Qiaoran

Ruby-cheeked sunbird. /Fang Qiaoran

Ruby-cheeked sunbird. /Fang Qiaoran

Yellow-vented flowerpecker. /Fang Qiaoran

Yellow-vented flowerpecker. /Fang Qiaoran

A pair of pale martin. /Fang Qiaoran

Black-capped bulbul. /Fang Qiaoran

Common tailorbird. /Fang Qiaoran

After four days of intense observation, Fang was able to record 72 bird species. But something is different this year.

"I personally feel that it's getting more difficult to spot a bird here, and the number of bird species you can record is also reducing. Generally, you see less birds this year. Last year, I saw a large flock of Asian openbill storks on an island in the middle of a lake, but I saw none this year."

The bird lover, who is also a lover of nature in a broader sense, also captured some amazing creatures in the woods.

Orange oakleaf butterfly with wings resembling dry leaves. /Fang Qiaoran

A slow loris. /Fang Qiaoran

A spotted gliding lizard shows off its color in courtship. /Fang Qiaoran

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(All photos and video by Fang Qiaoran)

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