The photo, taken on August 20, shows egrets perching in the paddy field along Zhongshui River in Zhuquan Town, Jiahe County. In early autumn, the paddy fields and wetlands in the county have turned lush, attracting a number of egrets to perch and forage food. In recent years, the county has made constant efforts to boost ecological civilization progress. It has enhanced protection of water resources and wetlands, to create a livable ecological environment for birds. (Photo/Huang Chuntao)

The photo, taken on August 20, shows egrets perching in the paddy field along Zhongshui River in Zhuquan Town, Jiahe County. In early autumn, the paddy fields and wetlands in the county have turned lush, attracting a number of egrets to perch and forage food. In recent years, the county has made constant efforts to boost ecological civilization progress. It has enhanced protection of water resources and wetlands, to create a livable ecological environment for birds. (Photo/Huang Chuntao)

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Pang Yuehui

Chinese source: hunantoday