Every year in early winter, tens of thousands of seagulls fly from Siberia to spend winter in Qingdao, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province.

Groups of seagulls either fly in circles in the blue sky, stretching their white wings gracefully gliding, or perch on reefs or on the sea, enjoying the gentle waves.

Watching seagulls has become a popular pastime for tourists in winter. The flying elves bring new scenery to winter.

The century-old Zhanqiao Pier  is a popular place to watch seagulls, bringing life to the winter coast. [Photo/WeChat account: qd12301]

Every year in early winter, tens of thousands of seagulls fly from Siberia to spend the winter in Qingdao. [Photo/WeChat account: qd12301]

These majestic creatures bring life to the winter coast. [Photo/WeChat account: qd12301]