The wide coverage of wetlands makes Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong province, a paradise for birds.

Flocks of wild ducks forage in the Moshui River estuary wetland in Qingdao's Chengyang district in the spring. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]

The salt marshes and mud flats along Qingdao's coastal area attract large numbers of waterfowl. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]

The Moshui River estuary wetland in Qingdao's Chengyang district is a magnet for wild birds and bird-watchers. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]

Wild birds shelter in the Moshui River estuary wetland in Chengyang district, Qingdao. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]

The coastal area in Qingdao is an important resting place for many types of migratory birds. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]

Boasting rich wetland resources, Qingdao offers a great stopover for migratory birds to rest and replenish their energy. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]