Egrets grace springtime lake park in S China's Guangxi

Photo taken on April 8, 2026 shows flocks of egrets perching on tree branches and soaring over the Ailian Lake Park in Hezhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, forming a vivid springtime ecological scene. In recent years, Hezhou has adhered to an ecology-first and green development approach, steadily advancing the river and lake chief system and promoting comprehensive water environment management, resulting in continuous improvement of the ecological environment and providing favorable habitats for birds. (Li Hao/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on April 8, 2026 shows flocks of egrets soaring over Ailian Lake Park in Hezhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Li Hao/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on April 8, 2026 shows flocks of egrets perching on tree branches at Ailian Lake Park in Hezhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Li Hao/Guangming Picture)