Black-necked cranes grace wetland park in SW China's Guizhou

Photo taken on January 13, 2026, shows black-necked cranes at the Suohuangcang National Wetland Park in Weining Yi, Hui and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Known as "plateau spirits," black-necked cranes regard the area as one of their major wintering grounds. Each year, large numbers of migratory birds feed and roost here. As the peak birdwatching season arrives, the wetland park has become a prime destination for observing the elegant cranes. (Guan Qingwei/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on January 13, 2026, shows two black-necked cranes standing by a lakeside at the Suohuangcang National Wetland Park in Weining Yi, Hui and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, presenting a serene and natural scene. (Guan Qingwei/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on January 13, 2026, shows black-necked cranes flying over the Suohuangcang National Wetland Park in Weining Yi, Hui and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Guan Qingwei/Guangming Pictures)