In Kokdala, China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Ili River Wetlands have entered the migratory bird breeding season. Thousands of northbound birds are nesting and raising their young, while rare visitors such as Dalmatian pelicans and Bohemian waxwings have also been spotted. With open waters, lush vegetation and rich food sources, the wetland has become a vital haven for biodiversity.