[Video/Jilin Provincial Center for Ecological and Environmental Publicity and Education]

Momoge Wetland in Zhenlai county, Northeast China's Jilin province, is an important stopover for Siberian cranes during their migration route between Siberia and Poyang Lake.

With only around 6,700 Siberian cranes remaining worldwide, more than 60 percent of the population passes through the wetland each year during spring and autumn migrations.

For nearly two decades, local volunteers have contributed to bird protection by conducting patrols, monitoring migratory birds, removing hazards, and responding to bird-related emergencies. They also work with power companies to install safer artificial nests and reduce risks to birds.

Conservation efforts extend beyond bird monitoring. Local volunteers promote ecological education in schools, work with farmers to reduce conflicts between agricultural activities and migratory birds, and cooperate with relevant organizations on cross-border monitoring and information sharing.

Meanwhile, wetland restoration and ecological conservation efforts have enhanced habitats for migratory birds. Together, these initiatives provide a safer stopover for Siberian cranes and other migratory species, supporting sustainable coexistence between local communities and wildlife.

As the cranes return to the wetland each year, ongoing conservation efforts are helping protect an important link in their long-distance migration route.