In recent years, the continuous improvement of environmental protection measures has resulted in better ecological conditions in Uxin Banner in Ordos city, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. 

The forest coverage and vegetation coverage have increased annually, attracting a growing number of birds to take up residence in Uxin Banner. Some bird species are now visiting the area to breed and avoid the winter cold. Among these species are anatidae such as red ducks, relict gulls, herons and swans.

A flock of birds rests at a lake in Uxin Banner in Ordos city, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/ordosnews.com]

Several gray cranes flies in the sky above Uxin Banner in Ordos city, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/ordosnews.com]

Two herons rest in a wetland in Uxin Banner in Ordos city, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/ordosnews.com]

Two pheasants rest in the grassland of Uxin Banner in Ordos city, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/ordosnews.com]

A flock of birds flies over a wetland in Uxin Banner in Ordos city, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/ordosnews.com]