Egrets add winter charm to rural Jiangxi

Photo taken on Jan. 12, 2026 shows Qingtiangang in Yangjiang Village, Heyuan Town, Jinxi County, Fuzhou City, east China's Jiangxi Province, where a scenic environment has attracted flocks of egrets to roost and forage, becoming a bright highlight of the winter countryside. In recent years, local authorities have stepped up efforts to protect wildlife, cracking down on illegal activities that damage wild fauna and flora. As a result, the ecological environment has continued to improve, with wildlife populations increasing significantly and their distribution steadily expanding. (Deng Xingdong/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Jan. 12, 2026 shows Qingtiangang in Yangjiang Village, Heyuan Town, Jinxi County, Fuzhou City, east China's Jiangxi Province, where a scenic environment has attracted flocks of egrets to roost and forage, becoming a bright highlight of the winter countryside. In recent years, local authorities have stepped up efforts to protect wildlife, cracking down on illegal activities that damage wild fauna and flora. As a result, the ecological environment has continued to improve, with wildlife populations increasing significantly and their distribution steadily expanding. (Deng Xingdong/Guangming Picture)