Yichang’s wetlands wake as winter migrants arrive

Set along the middle-upper Yangtze, Yichang’s mix of forests, rivers, lakes and rice paddies provides ample food and shelter for wildlife. With winter’s arrival, flocks of migratory birds have returned to the city’s waterways and reserves, turning the quiet season into a lively spectacle.

Photo by Shu Renqing

 

Photo by Shu Renqing

Photo by Shu Liu Kun

 

Photo by Liu Kun