At present, as the weather gradually warms up, the upper reaches of the Wugelakeqi Natural River in Luntai County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, located at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, are seeing a large number of swans. At the foot of the majestic Tianshan Mountains, the white swans and all kinds of migratory birds swim freely in the reeds.

Photo shows flocks of swans, egrets, and gray cranes swim gracefully on the water. (Photo by Kang Xingping)

On April 7, 2025, flocks of swans, egrets, and gray cranes swam gracefully on the water, sometimes called out melodiously or foraged and played in the upper reaches of the Wugelakeqi Natural River in Luntai County, adding a touch of vitality to the spring. Behind the swans, the majestic Tianshan Mountains were clearly visible, with the snow-capped peaks shimmering white under the sunlight. From a distance, the blue sky, white snow, green waters, reed marshes and flocks of birds reflect each other like a beautiful picture of nature.

Photo shows many migratory birds in Luntai County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Hou Xianwei)

According to the latest statistics of Forestry and Grassland Bureau of Luntai County in 2025, the number of bird species monitored in Luntai County has increased from 180 five years ago to 230, and the number has increased from less than 50,000 to nearly 100,000.

Photo shows white swans and all kinds of migratory birds swim leisurely in the reed marshes of Luntai County, Bayingol Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Hou Xianwei)

Nowadays, Luntai County has become a rest place for many migratory birds. Every spring, a large number of migratory birds arrive as promised, creating a positive situation of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

(The Media Convergence Center of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Reporters: Liu Yushan and Shen Kailong, Correspondents: Hou Xianwei and Kang Xingping)