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The man-made lake on the Hainan University campus in southern China appears to be one of the most popular destinations for birds to visit, whether they are foraging, relaxing or looking for love. The lake area gradually transformed into a miniature mangrove swamp with various food resources that birds prefer because it was protected by dense mangrove and other vegetation. Here is a group of some of the lake's regulars.
A Chinese pond heron poses in its vibrant mating-season feather.
A common kingfisher, one of the most regular visitors of the lake.
A singing Chinese blackbird.
A crested myna that appears to have survived a claw amputation is found around the lake.
A crested myna that appears to have survived a claw amputation is found around the lake.
After the rain that continued for days, egrets line up around the lake to find food.
A flock of white-shouldered starlings perches on the roof of a building near the lake, preparing for an early morning flight to the mountainous area in the distance. Every night, the birds return and rest on the trees surrounding the lake.
An egret grooming itself in the water.
An egret grooming itself in the water.
A pair of common moorhen enjoy their romance.
(All photos by Prof. Wang Aimin, Hainan University)
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