The Jiaoguatang Wetland in southwest China's Yunnan Province is a veritable larder. Many birds passing by choose to settle down and stay for good. This is a paradise for wading birds. They live in shallow waters or on land adjacent to the streams. Watch the video to know the interesting story of this neighborhood. 

About 'Journeys in Nature': Wuliang Mountains Series

The primitive forest in the Wuliang Mountains of southwest China's Yunnan Province offers a sanctuary to wildlife. From gibbons to muntjacs, and tortoises to beetles, this series showcases the unique flora and fauna that call the mountain home.

More on Wuliang Mountains series:

Wuliang Mountains Series | Episode 1: Flying Tenors

Wuliang Mountains Series | Episode 2: Woodland foodies

Wuliang Mountains Series | Episode 3: Indo-Chinese gray langur

Wuliang Mountains Series | Episode 4: Strolling birds

Wuliang Mountains Series | Episode 5: Slow loris

Wuliang Mountains Series | Episode 6: Indian muntjac

Wuliang Mountains Series | Episode 7: Impressed Tortoise

Wuliang Mountains Series | Episode 8: Golden tortoise beetle

Wuliang Mountains Series | Episode 9: Jiaoguatang Wetland

(Cover image a screenshot from the video)

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