Egrets gather at Fujian's Yundang Lake sluice during tidal exchange

Egrets gather at Yundang Lake in Xiamen, Fujian province, as the sluice opens for tidal water exchange. [Photo by Chen Bo/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Flocks of egrets have been gathering at the sluice gate of Yundang Lake in Xiamen, Fujian province, during tidal exchanges, demonstrating the progress of local ecological protection.

Egrets gather at Yundang Lake in Xiamen, Fujian province, as the sluice opens for tidal water exchange. [Photo by Chen Bo/for chinadaily.com.cn]

On Oct 14, the lake opened its sluice for tidal water exchange. Large numbers of egrets hunted for fish and shrimp in the waters near the gate, forming a distinctive ecological landscape.

In recent years, Xiamen has pushed forward comprehensive management and ecological restoration projects for Yundang Lake. The city has gradually optimized the lake's aquatic environment and enriched local biodiversity.

Egrets gather at Yundang Lake in Xiamen, Fujian province, as the sluice opens for tidal water exchange. [Photo by Chen Bo/for chinadaily.com.cn]

The lake has evolved into a stable urban habitat for egrets. It also offers accessible ecological benefits for residents and tourists, reflecting the city's progress in balancing urban development and wildlife protection.

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