A black swan shows its cygnets how to catch fish in Beijing, March 12, 2024. /IC
A black swan spreads its wings while swimming in the Liangshui River in Beijing, March 12, 2024. /IC
Residents look on and take pictures while a black swan family swims in the Liangshui River in Beijing, March 12, 2024. /IC
A black swan family swims in the Liangshui River in Beijing, March 12, 2024. /IC
Little cygnets learn to forage in the Liangshui River in Beijing, March 12, 2024. /IC
Little cygnets have hatched and are learning to swim under the tutelage of their black swan parents in the Liangshui River in Beijing. The family of six has been drawing much attention in China's capital, as residents step outside to enjoy nature amid warmer temperatures and sunshine. Some residents have been lining the riverbanks to observe the black swans, delighted by the birth of the cygnets and the signs of new life that come with spring.