In pics: flocks of pied avocets seen on coast of Qingdao

Photo taken on Mar. 29, 2022 shows flocks of pied avocets getting ready for the summer breeding at the beach of Hongdao, Chengyang District, Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, the local government has stepped up coastal beach management in an effort to provide an ideal habitat for migratory birds. (Wang Haibin/Guangming Picture)