Red-billed gulls delight visitors in Qingdao City

Photo taken on January 30, 2026 shows red-billed gulls foraging at the Zhanqiao Pier scenic area in Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province. In the depth of winter, the number of overwintering gulls at Zhanqiao reaches its peak. Many gulls perch playfully on visitors' hats and interact with people at close range, as tourists stop to feed the birds and take photos, creating a lively and harmonious scene. (Huang Jiexian/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on January 30, 2026 shows red-billed gulls foraging at the Zhanqiao Pier scenic area in Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province. In the depth of winter, the number of overwintering gulls at Zhanqiao reaches its peak. Many gulls perch playfully on visitors' hats and interact with people at close range, as tourists stop to feed the birds and take photos, creating a lively and harmonious scene. (Huang Jiexian/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on January 30, 2026 shows red-billed gulls foraging at the Zhanqiao Pier scenic area in Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province. In the depth of winter, the number of overwintering gulls at Zhanqiao reaches its peak. Many gulls perch playfully on visitors' hats and interact with people at close range, as tourists stop to feed the birds and take photos, creating a lively and harmonious scene. (Huang Jiexian/Guangming Picture)