On January 4th, 2025, the seven organizations which make up the Chiku and Jiangjun Salt Pan Wetlands Restoration Alliance conducted the Taiwan New Year Bird Count survey at Tainan City's Chiku and Jiangjun Salt Pans. In total, over 25,000 individuals representing 90 species were observed!

Results of the 2024 Taiwan Black-faced Spoonbill Census revealed a total of 4,135 spoonbills wintering in Taiwan proper and its outlying islands, down 93 from the year before. With annual census numbers consistently showing 50% to 60% of the global population, Taiwan is one of the most critical wintering areas for the iconic and globally threatened species. This year's survey took place January 19-21. Supported by the Taiwan Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, the Taiwan Wild Bird Federation organized the event in Taiwan, working with birders, bird societies, government agencies, and other groups from all over the country to conduct the census. In recent years, over 100 surveyors have been required to accurately conduct the count.