In Qingdao, picturesque rivers and lakes host thriving flocks of elegant egrets, gracefully foraging amidst the beauty of their surroundings. [Photo/IC]

With the implementation of enhanced environmental conservation measures, rivers and lakes in Qingdao are experiencing a remarkable boom in migratory bird populations, particularly the elegant egrets.

An egret wades through a lake in Qingdao. [Photo/IC]

An egret flies over a lake in Qingdao. [Photo/IC]