Investigation on the Changes of Waterbird Communities During the Ecological Restoration of Jinjiang Estuary Wetlands in Quanzhou Bay

To evaluate the impact of the "Blue Bay" remediation action project in Quanzhou on the ecological function and environmental quality of the Jinjiang River estuary wetland in Quanzhou Bay, a monthly monitoring survey was conducted on the water bird community during the ecological restoration period from March 2021 to February 2022. The results showed that during the ecological restoration period of the Jinjiang Estuary Wetland in Quanzhou Bay, a total of 58 species of waterbirds (belonging to 7 orders and 12 families) were discovered, among which there are many rare and endangered birds, and the shorebirds occupy a dominant position in both species and quantity. The peak of the total number of species in the community occurred in December, while the peak of quantity occurred in October and December. By analyzing the monthly changes in waterbird communities and the characteristics of waterbird communities in different survey areas, this article proposes relevant protection suggestions.