Wild mandarin ducks flock to Harbin park

2017-05-12 12:42 GMT+8

Editor Zhu Yingmin

During this year's breeding season which began in April, Zhaolin Park in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin is now home to nearly 40 mandarin ducks, the highest number in history. /VCG Photo

To better protect the beautiful birds, staff members have built man-made nests in trees close to water. /VCG Photo

Mandarin ducks, or yuanyang in Chinese, are regarded as a symbol of lifelong affection and fidelity in traditional Chinese culture, as they are often seen in pairs. /VCG Photo

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