Herons thrive amid improving ecology in southwest China's Guizhou Province

Photo taken on June 8, 2025, shows herons in Guojiawan Village, Yayuxiang, Yuping Dong Autonomous County, Tongren City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. In recent years, as the ecological environment in Yuping Dong Autonomous County has steadily improved, more and more herons have been breeding here. The flying herons set against the lush green trees create a harmonious ecological scene. (Hu Panxue / Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 8, 2025, shows herons in Guojiawan Village, Yayuxiang, Yuping Dong Autonomous County, Tongren City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. In recent years, as the ecological environment in Yuping Dong Autonomous County has steadily improved, more and more herons have been breeding here. The flying herons set against the lush green trees create a harmonious ecological scene. (Hu Panxue / Guangming Picture)