The Birds of China's Yellow Sea Coast

Summary

China’s Yellow Sea coast sits beneath one of the world’s great migration flyways. The mudflats and wetlands that edge the coastline here are of vital importance for the survival of 17 globally-threatened migratory waders, including the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper. This exciting tour will include a visit to the key site for this charismatic and sought-after little shorebird, guided by the very person responsible for identifying the area’s importance for this species! ‘Spoonies’ aside, the mudflats of the Yellow Sea also provide food and rest for nearly 40 species of wader, including Great Knot, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper and Nordmann’s Greenshank! It is not just the waders that will feature, however, for the region’s varied habitats often shelter large numbers of migrant passerines too in October, including Siberian and White’s Thrushes, Siberian Rubythroat, Mugimaki Flycatcher, Rufous-tailed Robin and Pallas’s Reed Bunting.

• Look for the critically-endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper
• Waders including Great Knot, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Red-necked Stint & Nordmann’s Greenshank
• East Asian migrants such as Siberian Rubythroat, Meadow Bunting & Rufous-tailed Robin
• Siberian, White’s, Grey-backed, Eye-browed and Dusky & Naumann’s Thrushes
• Look for White-throated Needletail & migrating Grey-faced Buzzards in Jiulongshan National Forest Park
• Chinese Crested Tern, Black-faced Spoonbill & Yellow-breasted Bunting all possible
• Led by expert Naturetrek naturalist & local guides