Yang Lin, who had just stepped out of the office, was immediately stunned by the scene unfolding in the sky.
Across the vast expanse of the sky, flocks of birds of various shapes and sizes appeared one after another, covering the entire heavens.
Although he had seen migrating birds in previous years, the current spectacle made those scenes seem insignificant.
A rough estimate suggested there were no less than ten thousand birds.
"Good heavens, do they also know that Ning Nan is about to get colder, so they're rushing to warmer places?"
"Judging by their flight path, they must be heading for Beihai Bay or Guangdong this time."
As Yang Lin pondered this, the leading bird in the flock suddenly swooped down towards the open ground next to Xihong Zoo.
As if guided by their leader, the other birds followed suit.
Such a magnificent sight instantly attracted the attention of nearby tourists and residents, and Yang Lin was no exception.
At first, he couldn't understand why the birds had suddenly stopped here.
But he soon figured it out.
Migratory journeys often spanned hundreds or even thousands of kilometers, and these birds naturally needed places to rest when they got tired.
As one of the few vast green spaces in the city, the large, undeveloped land next to Xihong Zoo naturally became the perfect choice for them.
Realizing that the migratory birds might be stopping to rest, Yang Lin quickly rushed to the zoo's warehouse and retrieved large quantities of grains.
Carrying these grains, he headed towards the undeveloped land.
By the time he arrived, a considerable crowd had already gathered around the area.
Among them were many photography enthusiasts armed with their cameras.
Undoubtedly, such a scene was a photographer's paradise.
Upon seeing Yang Lin appear with two sacks, the crowd was first taken aback, then filled with confusion.
"What is Director Yang planning to do?"
"Has he gone mad and intends to abduct these little birds with sacks?"
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Just as everyone worried that Yang Lin might scare the birds away, he boldly walked into the open ground.
To their astonishment, the birds not only showed no fear but instead gathered around Yang Lin.
Soon, Yang Lin was surrounded by wintering migratory birds.
Seeing this, Yang Lin quickly grabbed handfuls of grains from the sacks.
With a casual toss, the grains immediately drew a flurry of activity as birds vied for them.
Instantly, the undeveloped land became lively, and the cheerful chirping of countless birds filled the air.
The scene evoked a peculiar feeling in the onlookers.
It made them suspect that Yang Lin was not feeding migratory birds but chickens.
After a moment of silence, the crowd quickly raised their cameras and began clicking their shutters furiously, eager to capture this rare sight.
Especially when the ten thousand birds of various species circled and flew around Yang Lin.
Such a scene of extreme harmony between humans and nature would surely win numerous awards if entered into competitions.
Yang Lin, however, was unaware that he had become the subject of countless lenses.
His sole focus was on feeding the migratory birds well so they would have the strength to continue their journey south.
If they couldn't reach warmer regions before the cold front arrived, who knew how many birds would perish along the way.
"Eat more, you'll need the strength to fly later."
"Don't be shy."
As he spoke, Yang Lin continued to scatter handfuls of grain.
The migratory birds wasted no time, quickly feeding to store energy for their long flight ahead.
Just then, a clear hawk's cry echoed from the sky.
Instantly, the migratory birds in the open ground scattered in fright.
The onlookers quickly turned their attention to the sky.
A majestic golden eagle, large and impressive in appearance, was swooping down from the sky towards the undeveloped land.
Even from hundreds of meters away, a palpable sense of hostility emanated from it.
"Huh? Isn't that the Director's golden eagle? What is it doing?"
"Could it be that it feels these migratory birds are encroaching on its territory and wants to drive them away?"
"That's likely. Golden eagles have very strong territorial instincts."
"But why does it seem so agitated today? Where is the female eagle that's usually with it?"
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Seeing Li Shuangying's appearance startle the wintering migratory birds, Yang Lin quickly tried to soothe the birds while communicating with Li Shuangying through their shared skill:
"What are you doing? They're not here to take your territory. They're just resting here and will continue south after they've eaten."
"Go back, don't scare them."
As soon as Yang Lin finished speaking, Li Shuangying immediately responded:
"Boss, I didn't want to come, but my mate insisted that I drive these birds away."
"I can't help it; she's been in a terrible mood lately."
"A terrible mood? Why?" Yang Lin asked, puzzled.
Li Shuangying's subsequent answer caught him off guard.
"It's unavoidable. She just laid 6 eggs a couple of days ago and is currently incubating them."
"The survival rate for our golden eagle species is extremely low, with many chicks perishing easily. We don't know if even one of these 6 eggs will survive, so she's feeling extremely hostile towards anything flying in the sky right now."
Hearing Li Shuangying's explanation, Yang Lin was first stunned, then his face lit up with surprise and joy.
"You mean you're going to be a father soon?"
"This is wonderful news! We'll have more adorable little ones at the zoo."
Knowing this, Yang Lin suddenly understood the female golden eagle's behavior.
Golden eagles are inherently territorial, and this is a critical period for incubating their young.
Suddenly having so many migratory birds invading their territory would naturally provoke a strong reaction.
If her emotions became too agitated and led to incubation failure, it would be a huge loss.
"If we could slightly improve the survival rate, wouldn't that mean more golden eagles at Xihong Zoo in the future?"
With this thought, Yang Lin suddenly remembered the legendary talent he had recently acquired, specifically for unhatched chicks.
"Six eggs, there must be at least one female among them. Once the legendary talent is activated, they shouldn't die prematurely."
At this moment, Yang Lin found himself inexplicably curious about the legendary talent called "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix."
He had a strange feeling that this talent might bring about a monumental change to Xihong Zoo.
ps: The eighth update is complete. I will add one more tomorrow.
That's all for tonight, good night, my dear readers.