A bird stands on a blooming plum tree in Wuxi Plum Garden. [Photo by Gao Yuepeng/wxrb.com]

As the weather warms up, many scenic areas in Wuxi are becoming popular among visitors and photographers due to their many blooming flowers and stunning views.

Wuxi, located along Taihu Lake, boasts rich natural resources and wildlife, mainly wild birds. Statistics in 2021 showed that there are more than 350 species of birds in Wuxi.

With the improvement of the local natural environment, all kinds of birds are coming to Wuxi this spring, many of which are rare species.

Magpies, red-headed long-tailed tits, kingfishers, and brown-backed shrikes all live in harmony with humans in many places such as Meiyuan Garden, Guanshe Villa, Yuantouzhu scenic area, and Lihu Lake.