When terrestrial creatures learn to walk, they toddle and fall many times before it's done. If a Beijing swift fledgling falls in flight, they probably won't survive as they cannot take off from the ground. Habituating under the eaves of Zhengyang Gate, swifts enjoy special protection. Check the video to learn more!

About 'Journeys in Nature': Summer in Beijing Series

In this series, we walk into the most green corners in Beijing to explore the ecological evolution of some ancient parks and get a closer look at some of the animal neighbors who share the same space with dwellers.

Summer in Beijing Series | Episode 1:  Beijing swift

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