Grey herons grace Dingxiang Lake in early summer

Photo taken on May 7, 2026 shows grey herons perching on branches, soaring in the sky and diving into the water for food at Dingxiang Lake in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. The graceful birds add a vivid and beautiful scenery to the lake in early summer. (Huang Jinkun/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on May 7, 2026 shows grey herons perching on branches, soaring in the sky and diving into the water for food at Dingxiang Lake in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. The graceful birds add a vivid and beautiful scenery to the lake in early summer. (Huang Jinkun/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on May 7, 2026 shows grey herons perching on branches, soaring in the sky and diving into the water for food at Dingxiang Lake in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. The graceful birds add a vivid and beautiful scenery to the lake in early summer. (Huang Jinkun/Guangming Pictures)