'Bird waves' put on winter spectacle at Yellow River estuary

(chinadaily.com.cn)| Updated : 2026-11-13

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Tens of thousands of migratory birds are taking flight in swirling formations over the Yellow River Delta in Dongying, Shandong province, creating vast "bird waves" that darken the sky. Best viewed from November to January, the phenomenon draws flocks of birdwatchers and photographers.