In May in Beijing, spring is about to say goodbye and summer is arriving.
Swans are migratory birds, and by this season the Miyun Reservoir has already bid them farewell. But the Miyun Reservoir birdwatching trip has become a part of my life. As if guided by fate, I once again came to the lakeside that was once home to the swans to observe other birds.
On the early morning of May 5, 2013, I set off on the journey to Miyun Reservoir. Along the way, I saw one bridal convoy after another. It seemed like a good day, an auspicious sign, and the joyful mood stayed with me all the way to the reservoir.
A group of four black-faced spoonbills appeared up ahead. The birds in the reservoir wetlands are very sensitive—people get too close and they immediately take flight. So I tried not to attract their attention, slowly moving forward step by step until I finally got close to them.
Suddenly, in the distance, I spotted a swan. It was indeed a mute swan. For some reason, it had been left behind and remained here. Unexpectedly, I encountered a swan in such a season—it was truly a pleasant surprise. I was overjoyed, but it was too far away. Just as I was worrying, the sound of a motorboat came from the distance. Fishing is prohibited in the reservoir, so it was a patrol boat. The sound startled the swan, and it took flight. Its familiar and graceful form was utterly enchanting.
Today, aside from photographing birds and rabbit hunting, I also managed to capture a very clear photo of a wild rabbit,...
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