Science and Conservation Beidaihe birding

Diary of Cambridge Ornithological Expedition to China 1985

November 1982 [while I was studying for a PhD at Cambridge University]. I had been considering arranging an expedition to study bird migration, perhaps in South America or Asia. The two undergraduates – John Archer and Andrew Stoddart – who were interested in the expedition both expressed an…

I believe that at Beidaihe, we have the chance to create the world’s most exciting reserve for migratory birds.

Autumn bird migration at Beidaihe 1986 to 1990 conclusions

Beidaihe autumn bird migration report (1986-1990): species systematically treated Species systematically treated Geoff J. Carey, Daniel G. Duff, Martin D. Williams and Xu Weishu Around 345 species were recorded during the surveys.Summaries of the autumn records of La Touche and Hemmingsen are given, and augmented where appropriate by records…

Autumn bird migration at Beidaihe, China, 1986-1990

I said the reserve could host bird densities like the best migrant traps in the US. "Yes," replied Archibald. "But these are megaticks."

Checklist of the birds of Beidaihe, east China

Though the emphasis is on birds, conservation measures could achieve several positive outcomes, including a boost to tourism.

Just back from Beidaihe (east China) – for bird race commemorating 20th anniversary of team including me pitching up for first survey since 1940s. Was in China 10-16 May; as well as Beidaihe, also made it to Happy Island. Some info here, as just sent to my family,…