Graceful herons in early summer paint vibrant ecological landscape across China

Photo taken on July 27, 2025 shows herons frolicking in the waters of Shangshan Park in Tengzhou City, east China's Shandong Province. In midsummer, flocks of herons glide and play above the park's waters, forming a vivid picture of ecological harmony. (Li Zhijun/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 27, 2025 shows herons frolicking in the waters of Shangshan Park in Tengzhou City, east China's Shandong Province. In midsummer, flocks of herons glide and play above the park's waters, forming a vivid picture of ecological harmony. (Li Zhijun/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 27, 2025 shows herons frolicking in the waters of Shangshan Park in Tengzhou City, east China's Shandong Province. In midsummer, flocks of herons glide and play above the park's waters, forming a vivid picture of ecological harmony. (Li Zhijun/Guangming Picture)