Bird specimens, ancient relics featuring bird designs, photographic works and children’s paintings of birds are on display at “The Secret of Migratory Birds” exhibition until March 24 at the Shenzhen Museum. Entry is free.
Bird specimens at the exhibition. Photos by Sun Yuchen
Co-organized by the museum and Shenzhen Wildlife Aid Center, the exhibition aims to help the public better understand migratory birds and raise awareness of protecting nature. “Spring is the season to observe birds and we will also organize bird-observing events during the exhibition,” said Du Juan, deputy director of the Shenzhen Museum.
A bird specimen at the exhibition.
“In recent years, our museum has exhibited marine life and wild plant specimens. For this bird exhibition, we not only display specimens, but also include ancient Chinese bowls, jars and accessories with bird designs or shapes,” said Du.
“Elegant children’s paintings are also on display to showcase the beauty of nature and the beauty of science,” she added.
A bird specimen at the exhibition.
Bird specimens at the exhibition.
According to the exhibition statement, there are 380 kinds of birds in Shenzhen, accounting for one-fourth of the national total. From September to May every year, hundreds of thousands of migratory birds of 200 species stay temporarily in or pass through Shenzhen, which is on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.
Time: Until March 24
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (closed Mondays)
Venue: Shenzhen Museum, Block A, Civic Center, Futian District (福田区市民中心A区深圳博物馆)
Metro: Line 2 or 4 to Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit B