Egrets forage at the Dianxi River Wetland in Mile, Yunnan Province on April 8, 2025. /VCG

The clear water and favorable environment at the Dianxi River Wetland in Mile, Yunnan Province has welcomed a flock of egrets. Resting and foraging, the vigorous waterbirds were perfectly reflected on the surface of the river, which was once a stinky ditch before years of conservation efforts. Its successful transformation has set an example for the restoration of polluted rivers and lakes.

An egret forages at the Dianxi River Wetland in Mile, Yunnan Province on April 8, 2025. /VCG

Egrets forage at the Dianxi River Wetland in Mile, Yunnan Province on April 8, 2025. /VCG

Egrets forage at the Dianxi River Wetland in Mile, Yunnan Province on April 8, 2025. /VCG