Optimizing Water Level Management Strategies to Strengthen Reservoir Support for Bird’s Migration Network
Migratory waterbirds depend on a complex network of wetlands globally for their life cycles. However, habitat loss and degradation pose risks to these networks’ sustainability, potentially impacting wetland habitat availability. This study investigates the impact of water level changes in Beijing’s...
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| author | Kunpeng Yi Fanjuan Meng Dehai Gu Qingyuan Miao |
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| description | Migratory waterbirds depend on a complex network of wetlands globally for their life cycles. However, habitat loss and degradation pose risks to these networks’ sustainability, potentially impacting wetland habitat availability. This study investigates the impact of water level changes in Beijing’s Miyun Reservoir on white-naped cranes’ <i>(Antigone vipio)</i> habitat use. We utilized satellite imagery from 2000–2021 and monthly data from 2018–2023 to observe changes in the reservoir’s water and land areas. Additionally, the study tracked 32 cranes using GSM-GPS loggers, yielding insights into their movement patterns and habitat preferences. Our findings emphasize the significant influence of reservoir water levels on habitat availability for these cranes. Notably, our results indicate that the decrease in suitable migratory bird habitats in the reservoir is primarily attributed to high-water level management strategies. This study highlights the necessity for balanced management of aquatic and terrestrial areas in reservoir ecosystems to preserve migratory waterbird habitats. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2ce682e2cdf24f1d9844fe877b61f5352023-12-08T15:24:50ZengMDPI AGRemote Sensing2072-42922023-11-011523550810.3390/rs15235508Optimizing Water Level Management Strategies to Strengthen Reservoir Support for Bird’s Migration NetworkKunpeng Yi0Fanjuan Meng1Dehai Gu2Qingyuan Miao3State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, ChinaMigratory waterbirds depend on a complex network of wetlands globally for their life cycles. However, habitat loss and degradation pose risks to these networks’ sustainability, potentially impacting wetland habitat availability. This study investigates the impact of water level changes in Beijing’s Miyun Reservoir on white-naped cranes’ <i>(Antigone vipio)</i> habitat use. We utilized satellite imagery from 2000–2021 and monthly data from 2018–2023 to observe changes in the reservoir’s water and land areas. Additionally, the study tracked 32 cranes using GSM-GPS loggers, yielding insights into their movement patterns and habitat preferences. Our findings emphasize the significant influence of reservoir water levels on habitat availability for these cranes. Notably, our results indicate that the decrease in suitable migratory bird habitats in the reservoir is primarily attributed to high-water level management strategies. This study highlights the necessity for balanced management of aquatic and terrestrial areas in reservoir ecosystems to preserve migratory waterbird habitats.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/15/23/5508inundation areawater levelhabitat suitabilitymigratory birdremote sensing |
| spellingShingle | Kunpeng Yi Fanjuan Meng Dehai Gu Qingyuan Miao Optimizing Water Level Management Strategies to Strengthen Reservoir Support for Bird’s Migration Network Remote Sensing inundation area water level habitat suitability migratory bird remote sensing |
| title | Optimizing Water Level Management Strategies to Strengthen Reservoir Support for Bird’s Migration Network |
| title_full | Optimizing Water Level Management Strategies to Strengthen Reservoir Support for Bird’s Migration Network |
| title_fullStr | Optimizing Water Level Management Strategies to Strengthen Reservoir Support for Bird’s Migration Network |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimizing Water Level Management Strategies to Strengthen Reservoir Support for Bird’s Migration Network |
| title_short | Optimizing Water Level Management Strategies to Strengthen Reservoir Support for Bird’s Migration Network |
| title_sort | optimizing water level management strategies to strengthen reservoir support for bird s migration network |
| topic | inundation area water level habitat suitability migratory bird remote sensing |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/15/23/5508 |
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