In an April dawn, on a small island in eastern China which is known as the Isle of Ten Thousand Birds, a male black-tailed gull has just arrived. He is seeking a mate after an arduous migration. And this female is also looking for her better half…

About Changdao Series

At the northern end of east China's Shandong Province, lies an archipelago. Changdao, or Changshan Island, consists of 151 islands. Volcanoes, seabirds and marine animals have formed a special ecological system there.

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CGTN Nature: Changdao Series: | Ep. 1: The Line Between Two Seas

CGTN Nature: Changdao Series: | Ep. 2: Marine Rocks

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