Flocks of Oriental white storks, a critically endangered species classified as a first-tier national protected animal in China, have recently arrived at the Lixiahe National Wetland Park in Xinghua, a county-level city in Jiangsu province, for their winter migration.
Lixiahe National Wetland Park, celebrated for its rich biodiversity and ecological importance, offers a perfect sanctuary for these rare storks during their long migration.
A flock of endangered Oriental white storks stands gracefully in the shallow water, their reflections creating a serene, picturesque scene. [Photo/IC]
A majestic gathering of Oriental white storks wades through the tranquil wetland, their elegant reflections mirrored in the still waters beneath a clear blue sky. [Photo/IC]
A vibrant scene of numerous birds, including the striking Oriental white storks, congregates on the serene, mirror-like wetland surface. [Photo/IC]
Elegant Oriental white storks stride through the shallow, reflective waters, their mirrored images creating captivating symmetry on the wetland's surface. [Photo/IC]