Migratory birds create a vibrant early spring scene

Photo taken on March 14, 2026 shows flocks of migratory birds at a wetland park in Tailai County of Qiqihar City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. As temperatures rise, patches of unthawed ice intertwine with newly melted river sections, creating a picturesque early spring scene. Herons perch on wooden stakes and shallow shoals, stretching their wings, while wild ducks rest on the ice or swim and forage in the water. Geese glide over the river in groups, forming a vibrant ecological tableau of the season. (Chi Shiyong/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on March 14, 2026 shows flocks of migratory birds at a wetland park in Tailai County of Qiqihar City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. As temperatures rise, patches of unthawed ice intertwine with newly melted river sections, creating a picturesque early spring scene. Herons perch on wooden stakes and shallow shoals, stretching their wings, while wild ducks rest on the ice or swim and forage in the water. Geese glide over the river in groups, forming a vibrant ecological tableau of the season. (Chi Shiyong/Guangming Pictures)