White egrets flock to Qinzhou, S China's Guangxi
Throngs of white egrets have recently been seen in Qinzhou, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Suitable environmential conditions, including fresh air, clean water and diverse vegetation, make the area an ideal place for the birds to spend winter.
A flock of white egrets fly over Qinzhou, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [Photo by Zhang Ailin/news.cn]
The sun sets over the egrets' chosen place of residence. [Photo by Zhang Ailin/news.cn]
White egrets descend upon a shrimp pond in Qinzhou, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [Photo by Zhang Ailin/news.cn]
White egrets search for a tasty meal at a shrimp pond in Qinzhou, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [Photo by Zhang Ailin/news.cn]
White egrets berth near a shrimp pond in Qinzhou, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [Photo by Zhang Ailin/news.cn]