China's coastal city of Qingdao welcomes migratory birds

Qingdao City in east China's Shandong Province is welcoming large flocks of migratory birds.

Common sandpipers and greater sand plovers. /VCG Photo

Caspian terns. /VCG Photo

Grey plovers. /VCG Photo

Far Eastern curlews. /VCG Photo

Seagulls. /VCG Photo

Common sandpipers and greater sand plovers. /VCG Photo

Seagulls. /VCG Photo

Common shelducks. /VCG Photo

Pied avocet. /VCG Photo

These flying guests include pied avocets, caspian terns, grey plovers, seagulls, Far Eastern curlews, among others.

In recent years, Qingdao has been a favorite stopover point for migratory birds searching for food and wintering grounds.

(All images via VCG)

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