Bird-watching opens path to many possibilities

Liu commends the increasing volume of data collected by bird-watchers. "Many bird-watchers not only observe birds but also photograph them, using their cameras to document the birds' status and behavior, which plays a pivotal role in conservation," he says.

This statement encapsulates the journey of Wang Zhou over the last 10 years. As a prominent figure in Friends of Nature, one of China's earliest environmental nongovernmental organizations, which was established in 1993, Wang's birdwatching experience spans three decades. She has been mentoring novices in the field for over a decade.