万双网讯 2025年12月10日，万科双语学校迎来第六届科学家日活动。本次活动中，学校精心打造了一堂别开生面的“自然课堂”，特邀福田红树林自然保护区专家徐华林老师，主讲“飞羽寻踪・红树林观鸟”主题科普讲座。活动前，学校通过宣传动员，各班同学通过投票、竞选等方式，获得了前往剧场聆听讲座的宝贵机会。

On December 10, 2025, Vanke Bilingual School held its sixth Scientist’s Day event. As part of its activities, the school organized a unique “Nature Classroom” session, inviting Xu Hualin, an expert from the Futian Mangrove Nature Reserve, to deliver a popular science lecture titled “Tracing Feathers and Bird-Watching in the Mangroves.” Prior to the event, the school promoted the activity through various channels, and students from each class gained the valuable opportunity to attend the lecture in the auditorium through a voting and selection process.

讲座伊始，徐老师便用一组令人震撼的数据引入主题：“全世界鸟类约10894种，我国有1491种，而深圳就有451种。”伴随着一张张生动的鸟类照片，徐老师系统讲解了鸟类的分类知识，将不同鸟类的形态特征与生态习性阐述得通俗易懂。

At the beginning of the lecture, Mr. Xu introduced the topic with a set of striking data: “There are approximately 10,894 species of birds worldwide, 1,491 in China, and 451 in Shenzhen alone.” Accompanied by vivid photographs of birds, he systematically explained the classification of birds, making the morphological characteristics and ecological habits of different species easy to understand.

在核心环节“观鸟认知”部分，徐老师刷新了同学们对“观鸟”的固有理解。“观鸟并非只是‘看看鸟’，而是借助望远镜观察野生鸟类的外形、行为及栖息环境，并记录、鉴别鸟种的科学活动。”他特别强调“观鸟≠关鸟”：“笼养会扼杀鸟类的天性，我们应当欣赏的是自然界中自由飞翔的野生鸟类。”

During the core segment on “Understanding Bird-Watching,” Mr. Xu reshaped the students’ conventional understanding of the activity. “Bird-watching is not just about ‘looking at birds.’ It is a scientific activity that involves observing the appearance, behavior, and habitat of wild birds with binoculars, while also recording and identifying species.” He particularly emphasized that “bird-watching ≠ caging birds”: “Keeping birds in cages stifles their natural instincts. What we should appreciate are wild birds flying freely in nature.”

“为什么那么多人爱上观鸟？”面对这个疑问，徐老师给出了充满温度的解答：观鸟让人走进原野湿地，在发现新鸟种时收获成就感；户外观察有助于锻炼视力与体能，还能结识志同道合的伙伴；更重要的是，通过观察鸟类与环境的互动，可以洞察生态系统的“小秘密”——例如红树林的潮汐变化会直接影响水鸟的觅食节奏。“当你们开始关注一只鸟的生存，便会自然而然地关心它的栖息地，这份关注将逐渐转化为保护的责任。”徐老师的话语引得在场同学频频点头。

“Why do so many people fall in love with bird-watching?” In response to this question, Mr. Xu offered a heartfelt answer: Bird-watching brings people into the wilderness and wetlands, providing a sense of achievement when discovering new species; outdoor observation helps improve eyesight and physical fitness, while also enabling participants to meet like-minded friends. More importantly, by observing the interaction between birds and their environment, one can uncover the “little secrets” of ecosystems—for example, tidal changes in mangroves directly affect the foraging rhythms of waterbirds. “When you start caring about the survival of a bird, you will naturally become concerned about its habitat. This attention will gradually turn into a sense of responsibility for conservation.” Mr. Xu’s words resonated with the students, who nodded in agreement.

互动环节中，同学们提问踊跃：“在红树林怎样快速找到水鸟？”“观鸟时遇到鸟巢可以靠近观察吗？”徐老师耐心解答：“观察水鸟可关注潮汐时间，例如后海湾每日有两次潮汐，10:00至13:00常是观察水鸟的良好时段；若遇到鸟巢，应尽快远离，以免惊扰亲鸟导致弃巢。”他还鼓励大家从“家门口的观鸟”尝试起步——无论是推开窗户，或是走进公园，都能发现鸟类的身影。

During the interactive session, students asked questions enthusiastically: “How can we quickly find waterbirds in mangroves?” “Is it okay to approach a bird’s nest while bird-watching?” Mr. Xu patiently responded: “To observe waterbirds, pay attention to tidal times. For instance, Houhai Bay experiences two tides daily, and 10:00 to 13:00 is often a good time for observing waterbirds. If you encounter a bird’s nest, you should leave quickly to avoid disturbing the birds and causing them to abandon the nest.” He also encouraged everyone to start with “bird-watching right outside their doorstep”—whether by opening a window or stepping into a park, birds can always be found.

本次活动在热烈的气氛中迎来尾声。杨帆校长、彭平老师与学生代表王者也一同登台，向徐华林老师赠送了学校纪念品与荣誉证书，以表达对徐老师精彩分享的诚挚感谢。在全场师生的掌声中，第六届科学家日活动圆满落下帷幕。

The event drew to a close in a warm and lively atmosphere. Principal Yang Fan, teacher Peng Ping, and student representative Wang Zheye took the stage together to present Mr. Xu Hualin with a school souvenir and an honorary certificate, expressing their sincere gratitude for his wonderful sharing. Amidst the applause of all teachers and students, the sixth Scientist Day event concluded.

活动结束后，同学们的热情丝毫未减。大家井然有序地排起长队，手拿笔记本或宣传册，纷纷请徐老师签名留念。这一动人场景，生动诠释了本次“自然课堂”在孩子心中播撒下的热爱与向往。

After the event, the students’ enthusiasm remained undiminished. They lined up in an orderly manner, holding notebooks or pamphlets, and asked Mr. Xu for his autograph. This touching scene vividly reflected the love and inspiration sown in the children’s hearts by this “Nature Classroom.”

本次讲座不仅是一次知识的传递，更是一堂生动的自然教育实践课，同时也是万科双语学校坚守“身体健康、人格健全、学力卓越，具有家国情怀和国际视野，敢于创造美好未来的中国公民”这一培养（成长）目标的鲜活体现。本届科学家日活动不仅激发了学生们对自然世界的好奇心，拓宽了他们的认知视野，更在潜移默化中涵养了关爱生态、心系家园的情怀，让保护环境、尊重生命的意识在每个孩子心中悄然生根。

This lecture was not only a transfer of knowledge but also a vivid practical lesson in nature education. It also exemplifies Vanke Bilingual School’s commitment to its educational goal of “nurturing citizens of China with good physical health, sound personality, excellent academic abilities, patriotism, international vision and the courage to create a better future.” This year’s Scientist Day not only sparked students’ curiosity about the natural world and but also subtly cultivated their care for the ecology of their homeland, allowing awareness for environmental protection and respect for life to take root in every child’s heart.

展望未来，学校将继续依托红树林等本地生态资源，开展更多户外观察与实践活动，引导同学们在亲近自然、探索自然的过程中，学会细致观察、懂得尊重生命，成长为知行合一的生态保护“小小践行者”。正如徐老师在讲座结尾所言：“人类并非世界唯一的主宰。愿大家怀着对鸟类的热爱，与万物和谐共生，共同守护我们美好的家园。”

Looking ahead, the school will continue to leverage local ecological resources such as mangroves to organize more outdoor observations and practical activities. By guiding students to connect with and explore nature, they will learn to observe meticulously, respect life, and grow into young practitioners of ecological protection who combine knowledge with action. As Mr. Xu stated at the end of the lecture: “Humans are not the sole masters of the world. May everyone, with their love for birds, coexist harmoniously with all living beings and work together to protect our beautiful home.”

资料提供/ 彭平

翻译/ 唐华琳

排版/ 马葳