In pics: Water birds flock to pure waters of NW China’s Xinjiang

Photo shows cormorants playing on the Peacock River in Korla city, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo/People’s Daily Online)

More than 100 cormorants recently gathered at the waters of a riverway in Korla city, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, showcasing the ecological beauty of the locality. Meanwhile, a large number of waterfowl have been spotted at wetlands in the Midong district of Urumqi city, the regional capital.

In recent years, Xinjiang has made vigorous efforts to build a green city and boost the city’s ecological barriers, all while exploring ways to make innovative uses of water resources.