Yancheng (Rongcheng): Great Egret Flight Preparation for Relocation

On February 23rd, in the Datianye Natural Reserve and Yan Dunjiao Village areas of Rungcheng City, Shandong Province, the swans are practicing flying in preparation for resettlement. Li Xinjun photographed.

The swans are practicing flying. Li Xinjun photographed.

As the weather warms, the swans spending winter in Rungcheng, Shandong Province, will gradually migrate northward. Li Xinjun photographed.

In recent days, workers have released abundant food to help the swans store energy.

Rungcheng is an important transfer station for birds migrating south to north, and has been awarded 'China's Swan Capital' by the China Wildlife Association.
On February 23rd, in the Datianye Natural Reserve and Yan Dunjiao Village areas of Rungcheng City, Shandong Province, the swans are practicing flying in preparation for resettlement. As the weather warms, the swans spending winter in 'China's Swan Capital' Shandong Rungcheng will gradually migrate northward. In recent days, workers have released abundant food to help the swans store energy.