Mount Tai welcomes flocks of mandarin ducks

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2021-12-08

A small flock of migratory yuanyang (mandarin duck) was recently spotted in the Yuquan Temple scenic area on Mount Tai by a member of the Mount Tai Bird-loving Association.

The Yuquan Temple scenic area has clean water and lush grasslands, making it a popular migratory stop for mandarin ducks during the winter months.

A small flock of yuanyang (mandarin duck) is spotted on Mount Tai during their migration. [Photo/dzwww.com]

Wild mandarin ducks are seen in a creek. The arrival of wild mandarin ducks in this region indicates that Tai'an city's efforts to improve its ecological environment are paying off. [Photo/dzwww.com]

Wild mandarin ducks are perched on a rock in the Yuquan Temple scenic area on Mount Tai. [Photo/dzwww.com]