Fourteen newborn mandarin ducks stepped out of their nest for the first time in Zhaolin Park in northeastern Chinese city of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, on Monday. /VCG Photo

To capture the images of the photogenic ducklings, about 30 photographers had been waiting hopefully in the park every morning for the past two months. /VCG Photo

Mandarin ducks are traditionally regarded in China as a symbol of lifelong affection and fidelity as they are often seen in pairs. While the females look similar to the common ducks crowding parks in Europe and the US, adult male mandarin ducks have striking red, white and orange coloring. /VCG Photo