Towards the end of the month, the overall migration declines. Some raptors and songbirds like Richard's Pipit and flycatchers join the migration. In autumn, Pied Harriers are abundant during the first two week. The shorebird migration rapidly declines during the month. The winter approaches, most insectivorous bird head south, with swallows passing in great numbers early in the month.
Buntings become common, winter visitors begin to appear.
Crane and Oriental White Stork numbers peak during the first half of the month, when there are also Common mergansers passing South on flocks. The best watch-points of Briding Sites for the mentioned birds are usually at the Lotus Hill, Eagle Rock, Lighthouse Point and the seafront in Qinhuangdao area. Certainly, Shanhuaiguan and the Old Peak are also good. The transportation is so convenient either by train or by bus, especially Beijing to Qinhuangdao back and forth. We do not offer scheduled, date sensitive trips of longer duration, but rather include Birdwatching as part of your total China trip.