2025年11月27日，几只东方白鹳在江西省湖口县鄱阳湖鞋山水域栖息（11月27日摄，无人机照片）。新 华社记者 万象 摄 正因其把守湖口的特殊位置，这里历来是兵家要地。三国时周瑜在此操练水军，元末朱元璋与陈友谅在 此决战。烽火与桨橹，在它的岩壁上刻下了另一重历史的印记。 0:00 鞋山位于鄱阳湖湖口县水域，它诞生于200万年前的冰川力量，古冰川将这块巨石推移至此，使之成为 地球运动的见证。丰水期，它是万顷碧波中的航标；枯水期，水位下降，它会露出"鞋跟"，形成独特 的"水中山，山下原"的奇观。 每年秋冬，数以万计的候鸟来此栖息，东侧崖壁因为鸟群密集，长年累月覆盖着深厚的鸟粪，远望 如"雪山"。鞋山还是观察候鸟迁徙、研究湿地生态系统的关键窗口。 候鸟在江西省湖口县鄱阳湖鞋山水域栖息（11月26日摄，无人机照片）。新华社记者 万象 摄 作者：余刚、彭菁、李学华 新华社音视频部制作 ...

Core Points - The article highlights the ecological restoration efforts in Fangchenggang, Guangxi, particularly focusing on the increase in the population of egrets and the expansion of mangrove areas [1][3][4] - Fangchenggang has been recognized as "China's Hometown of Egrets" due to its rich biodiversity and significant wetland areas [1][3] Group 1: Ecological Restoration Efforts - Fangchenggang has implemented measures such as mangrove ecosystem restoration, returning ponds to the sea, and enhancing coastal wetland hydrodynamics, resulting in an increase of over 200 hectares of mangrove area since 2020, totaling nearly 2,300 hectares [3][5] - The number of bird species in the Beilun River Estuary Nature Reserve has increased from 187 species in 2010 to 310 species currently, including rare and endangered species [3][4] Group 2: Biodiversity and Habitat - The city serves as a crucial stopover for over 300,000 migratory birds annually, with a significant presence of shorebirds, gulls, and egrets [4][5] - The establishment of three national nature reserves and the designation of important wetland areas have contributed to the protection of wildlife habitats, enhancing public awareness of migratory bird conservation [5]