Editor's note: Hidden World of Birds in City is about exploring a world of birds that usually goes unnoticed in urban spaces. This episode features photographs from Wang Xiaobo, who has been bird-watching near his residential community in Beijing for the past eight years.
A small pond in photographer Wang Xiaobo's residential community is a popular spot for birds. Last week, a black-winged stilt made a rare appearance. This was only the second time that he saw the bird in the community in the past eight years.
Based on Wang's observation, the bird must have been exhausted from a long flight, as it was reluctant to move even with people passing by or being chased by other birds in the pond.
Black-winged stilt during a flight in Wang's community.
Black-winged stilt poised for a landing.
Black-winged stilt during a flight in Wang's community.
Black-winged stilt.
Black-winged stilt resting in the pond.
Barn and red-rumped swallows are busy picking up mud and grass to build their nests.
Barn and red-rumped swallows are busy picking up mud and grass to build their nests.
A little grebe was trying to chase away a common teal as the teal invaded grebe's territory.
A little grebe was trying to chase away a common teal as the teal invaded grebe's territory.
More from Hidden World of Birds in City:
Hidden World of Birds in City: Highlights
Hidden World of Birds in City: Air predators
Hidden World of Birds in City: Migratory birds
Hidden World of Birds in City: The birds awaken
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