Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos are seen in Meneou Lake in Larnaca region, Cyprus, on January 14, 2026. The migratory birds, which winter in Cyprus' wetlands including lakes in the Larnaca region, are part of the Eastern Mediterranean's key waterbird populations. Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos are seen in Meneou Lake in Larnaca region, Cyprus, on January 14, 2026. The migratory birds, which winter in Cyprus' wetlands including lakes in the Larnaca region, are part of the Eastern Mediterranean's key waterbird populations. Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos are seen in Meneou Lake in Larnaca region, Cyprus, on January 14, 2026. The migratory birds, which winter in Cyprus' wetlands including lakes in the Larnaca region, are part of the Eastern Mediterranean's key waterbird populations. Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos are seen in Meneou Lake in Larnaca region, Cyprus, on January 14, 2026. The migratory birds, which winter in Cyprus' wetlands including lakes in the Larnaca region, are part of the Eastern Mediterranean's key waterbird populations. Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos are seen in Meneou Lake in Larnaca region, Cyprus, on January 14, 2026. The migratory birds, which winter in Cyprus' wetlands including lakes in the Larnaca region, are part of the Eastern Mediterranean's key waterbird populations. Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos are seen in Meneou Lake in Larnaca region, Cyprus, on January 14, 2026. The migratory birds, which winter in Cyprus' wetlands including lakes in the Larnaca region, are part of the Eastern Mediterranean's key waterbird populations. Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos Are Seen in Meneou Lake - Cyprus

Flamingos are seen in Meneou Lake in Larnaca region, Cyprus, on January 14, 2026. The migratory birds, which winter in Cyprus' wetlands including lakes in the Larnaca region, are part of the Eastern Mediterranean's key waterbird populations. Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - Migratory birds overwinter at the Kangshan Reclamation Farm on the banks of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on January 10, 2026.

Sedentary birds

Sedentary birds

Valga, 08.01.2026. While many birds head south for the winter, the rivers of Estonia remain surprisingly lively during the colder months. For hardy species like the Mallard duck, the decision to stay behind is a calculated risk. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

China: Massive Flock of Birds Forms Stunning “Bird Wave” at Dusk

On December 3 in Dongying, Shandong, a massive flock of birds formed a single, drifting "bird wave" at dusk as they moved slowly across the landscape.

China: Thousands of Migratory Birds Form “Giant Wave” in Shandong

A massive flock of migratory birds was captured on video at the Yellow River estuary in eastern China’s Shandong province on December 5. The birds gathered into a dense mass of dark shapes, sweeping across the sky like a moving wave.

Brigitte Bardot received at the Elysee Palace - Paris

Brigitte Bardot received at the Elysee Palace - Paris

Movie legend turned animals rights activist Brigitte Bardot leaves the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on September 27, 2006, along with head of Birds Protection League Allain Bougrain-Dubourg, after a meeting on environment issues with President Nicolas Sarkozy. Photo by Thierry Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brigitte Bardot received at the Elysee Palace - Paris

Brigitte Bardot received at the Elysee Palace - Paris

Movie legend turned animals rights activist Brigitte Bardot, along with Allain Bougrain-Dubourg, head of the Birds Protection League (LPO), meets with President Nicolas Sarkozy for talks on environment issues at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on September 27, 2007. Photo by Gilles Bassignac/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brigitte Bardot received at the Elysee Palace - Paris

Brigitte Bardot received at the Elysee Palace - Paris

Movie legend turned animals rights activist Brigitte Bardot, along with Allain Bougrain-Dubourg, head of the Birds Protection League (LPO), meets with President Nicolas Sarkozy for talks on environment issues at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on September 27, 2007. Photo by Gilles Bassignac/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Trees Seem Lush in Winter, Revealed to Be Covered in Birds

On December 15, 2025, in Xuzhou, eastern China’s Jiangsu province, a video showed several trees that looked unusually lush for winter. From a distance, their branches appeared thick with leaves, even though most nearby trees were bare. As the camera moved closer, the “leaves” were revealed to be small, round birds packed tightly along the branches. They filled almost every twig, giving the trees a dense, full appearance. Occasionally, a few birds shifted or fluttered, but the overall outline remained like a giant canopy. Chinese netizens admired the scene, saying the living “bird trees” reflected the area’s improving environment.

Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

A farmer waves a flag and shakes metal cans filled with stones to scare birds away from rice crops in Denpasar, Indonesia on September 4, 2023. Bird deterrence is a common practice among rice farmers, who rely on manual and low-cost methods to protect harvests essential to local livelihoods and global food supply. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

A farmer shakes metal cans filled with stones to scare birds away from rice crops in a field in Denpasar, Indonesia on September 6, 2023. Rice farming remains essential to global food security, as the crop is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

A farmer shakes metal cans filled with stones to scare birds away from rice crops in a field in Denpasar, Indonesia on September 6, 2023. Rice farming remains essential to global food security, as the crop is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

A farmer shakes metal cans filled with stones to scare birds away from rice crops in a field in Denpasar, Indonesia on September 6, 2023. Rice farming remains essential to global food security, as the crop is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

China: Student Surprised by Five Peacocks Standing in “Perfect Line” at School

On December 8, 2025, in Kunming, Yunnan, the video captured the young man walking up a school stairwell when he suddenly came face-to-face with five peacocks standing in a straight line on the steps. The birds appeared calm and orderly, their identical spacing and posture making them look as if they had been copied and pasted into the hallway.

Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows birds resting on trees in the Donghu Lake scenic area in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. (Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Winter Scenery - China

Winter Scenery - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 6, 2025 shows a flock of birds at a wetland park in east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

#CHINA-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

#CHINA-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 8, 2025 shows a flock of birds at a wetland park in east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Satellite View of Gulf of Morbihan - France

Satellite View of Gulf of Morbihan - France

Handout Satellite View, dated October 17, 2025, shows the Gulf of Morbihan in France. The Gulf of Morbihan, part of the Natura 2000 network, forms one of France’s most distinctive coastal landscapes. This inland sea is dotted with dozens of small islands and peninsulas, creating a labyrinth of sheltered bays, narrow channels, and shifting tidal flats. Its highly indented shape supports a mosaic of coastal habitats, from eelgrass meadows to mudflats, which provide vital feeding and breeding grounds for migratory birds and numerous marine species. Located in Brittany, near towns such as Vannes, Arradon, and Arzon, the gulf’s intricate contours are clearly visible in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 17 October 2025. The deep blues highlight the flooded channels at high tide, while surrounding vegetation appears in bright green. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

BLACKBIRD

BLACKBIRD

Blackbird (Turdus merula), adult male. Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula). Turdus merula Linnaeus, 1758 Synonyms Common Blackbird Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

STELLER'S EIDER

STELLER'S EIDER

Steller's eider (Polysticta stelleri). Steller's eider (Polysticta stelleri). Polysticta stelleri (Pallas, 1769) Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

KING EIDER

KING EIDER

Spectabilis (Somateria spectabilis). King Eider (Somateria spectabilis). Somateria spectabilis Linné, 1758Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

LONG-TAILED DUCK

LONG-TAILED DUCK

Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis), female. Clangula hyemalis Linné, 1758Synonyms Anas glacialis (Linnaeus, 1766)Fuligula glacialisClangula glacialisHareida glacialis (Linnaeus)Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

LONG-TAILED DUCK

LONG-TAILED DUCK

Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis), female. Clangula hyemalis Linné, 1758Synonyms Anas glacialis (Linnaeus, 1766)Fuligula glacialisClangula glacialisHareida glacialis (Linnaeus)Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

Winter Scenery - China

Winter Scenery - China

A drone photo shows a flock of birds foraging in a wetland in Xinghua, east China's Jiangsu Province, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery - China

Winter Scenery - China

A flock of birds rest at a wetland park in Zhangye, northwest China's Gansu Province, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Chen Li/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Chicken Seen Swimming in Sichuan

On November 2, 2025, a video from Sichuan, southwestern China, showed a chicken effortlessly swimming in a pond, while a duck looked on curiously from a blue platform. Normally, chickens flounder and sink in water, but this one moved easily across the surface.

Mandarin ducks arrive in Tottori Pref. town

Mandarin ducks arrive in Tottori Pref. town

A flock of mandarin ducks are seen on a river in Hino in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 15, 2025, after flying in from the north. The river is a popular stopover for the birds in the wintering season, with around 400 having arrived and an additional 400 expected to fly in by the end of March 2026.