Herons dance amid lush woods in E China's Shandong

Photo taken on April 6, 2026 shows a flock of herons flying, perching and foraging in a forest in Fengmao Town, Shanting District, Zaozhuang City, east China's Shandong Province. Their graceful flying postures and lively gestures form a vivid and colorful picture of sound ecology. (Li Zhijun/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on April 6, 2026 shows herons flying and frolicking in a forest in Fengmao Town, Shanting District, Zaozhuang City, east China's Shandong Province.( Li Zhijun/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on April 6, 2026 shows herons flying and frolicking in a forest in Fengmao Town, Shanting District, Zaozhuang City, east China's Shandong Province.( Li Zhijun/Guangming Picture)