Waterbirds waddle along, as they take a stroll in Hohhot, capital of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Flocks of water birds are now being spotted in the city – with the arrival of spring and the marked improvements to the environment. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]

Mallards quietly gather in Hohhot. Last year, the city Hohhot strengthened its protection of water resources and promoted the continued conservation and restoration of the water ecosystem. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]

A Hohhot local takes a close look at what some ducks are getting up to. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]

A ruddy shelduck paddles along in a lake in Hohhot. [Photo/Inner Mongolia Daily]