Graceful “Mythical Birds” Dazzle on Camera, Showcasing Ecological Beauty

On a recent evening, Mi Jing Zhi Yan (Mysterious Wildlife under Secret Eyes), a program of China Central TV Station (CCTV)-1, featured Chinese crested terns discovered at the Minjiang River estuary wetland. Documentary photography and immersive perspectives were adopted to unfold the charm of biodiversity in coastal wetlands in Fuzhou. It is reported that the program would continue to focus on the Minjiang River estuary wetland and launch a special episode on avocets at 18:50 p.m. of October 25.

As an important part of coastal wetlands in Fuzhou, the Minjiang River estuary wetland provides a significant site for numerous migrant birds to dwell, stop for a rest or live through the winter, and boasts incredible biodiversity. The program Mysterious Wildlife under Secret Eyes introduced this mysterious realm from immersive perspectives, placed camera lens on graceful images on the tidal flat, and unfolded the charming environment of Minjiang River estuary wetland.

Mysterious Wildlife under Secret Eyes, a program launched by CCTV-1 on nature, focuses on China’s natural reserves, wild animals and plants. Infrared cameras and field filming among other means are taken to record wild animals in real-life situations. The program is intended to unfold uncharted mysterious areas in front of audiences and present the charm of biodiversity. Thanks to short duration, substantial content, and vivid images, the program finds enormous favor with audiences.

The program broadcast on the evening of October 19 featured Chinese crested terns. Reputed as “mythical birds”, Chinese crested terns are classified among national first-class protected animals. Because of their extreme rarity, they can grab enormous attention when they show up at the Minjiang River estuary wetland.

A special episode on avocets was broadcast on the evening of October 25. Avocets, which are hallmarked by their slender beaks tilting upwards, are a kind of frequently seen migrant birds at the Minjiang River estuary wetland. Their graceful and agile images compose a spectacular scene on the tidal flat.

(Text by Chen Jian, Photo by Zheng Hang)