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Village in China's Jiangxi becomes ideal home for grey herons
Published: Apr 22, 2026 01:10 PM
Xu Weishui (L) and a villager observe grey herons in Dazizui Village of Duchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 9, 2026.

Xu Weishui (L) and a villager observe grey herons in Dazizui Village of Duchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 9, 2026.


Xu Weishui (1st R) and villagers patrol in a grove where grey herons nest in Dazizui Village of Duchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 9, 2026.

Xu Weishui (1st R) and villagers patrol in a grove where grey herons nest in Dazizui Village of Duchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 9, 2026.


Xu Guosong (R) picks branches and places them by the lakeside to help grey herons gather nest-building materials in Dazizui Village of Duchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 9, 2026.

Xu Guosong (R) picks branches and places them by the lakeside to help grey herons gather nest-building materials in Dazizui Village of Duchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 9, 2026.


Xu Weishui (1st R) and villagers patrol beside a pond where fry were released in Dazizui Village of Duchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 9, 2026.

Xu Weishui (1st R) and villagers patrol beside a pond where fry were released in Dazizui Village of Duchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 9, 2026.