The Dongting Lake in Hunan Province, China's second-largest freshwater lake, has seen an increase in both the number and diversity of migratory birds this year, according to the provincial bureau of forestry.
A survey that began in January recorded 381,800 waterbirds across 80 species, marking an increase of 3,500 birds and eight species compared to the same period last year.
This year, 33,000 nationally protected birds from 19 species were recorded. Seven of these species are classified as national first-class protected birds, including the Baer's pochard, Chinese merganser, white crane, white-naped crane, black stork and Oriental stork.
In recent years, the local government has carried out multiple restoration projects and made every effort to create a safe habitat for migratory birds.
Kate Hudson hits the stage to debut songs from her new album Glorious at star
Turkish security forces conduct joint operations against PKK
The Rolling Stones' US tour 'set to feature iconic popstar after setlist leak'
Tori Spelling admits she once put on her son's diaper and PEED in it while stuck in traffic
Mystery artist who erected signs comparing pothole
Nick Viall, 43, and Natalie Joy, 25, get real about struggles getting intimate as new parents
Israel and Iran's apparent strikes give new insights into both militaries
The fightback begins: Boss of London's Queen Mary University tells pro
Explainer: Why foreign leaders prefer other Chinese cities over Beijing as first stop of China trip?
Jon Wysocki dead at 53: Staind drummer passes away
US says a UN agency has agreed to help in distribution of aid to Gaza via sea route