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The Liao River Estuary in northeast China is serving up a rare wildlife spectacle this winter! Spotted seals, China’s nationally protected marine stars, have arrived earlier than usual to give birth to pups between January and March – just as flocks of migratory birds, including elegant white cranes and red-crowned cranes, are passing through on their southbound journeys.
This ecological mashup at the Panjin Wetland Reserve lets visitors spot seals lounging on ice floes while cranes dance across the skies. The black-headed gull, another protected species, joins the party, creating a scene straight out of a nature documentary.
Wildlife experts say the overlapping appearances signal healthier ecosystems and conservation wins. “It’s like nature’s rhythm is restoring itself,” one researcher noted, highlighting decades-long efforts to protect these species and their habitats.
For young eco-enthusiasts and travelers, this crossover event offers a front-row seat to China’s biodiversity revival. Whether you’re into marine biology, birdwatching, or climate optimism, the Liao River Estuary is writing a hopeful new chapter – one flipper and feather at a time.
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Spotted seals, China’s nationally protected marine stars, have arrived earlier than usual to give birth to pups between January and March – just as flocks of migratory birds, including elegant white cranes and red-crowned cranes, are passing through on their southbound journeys.
The black-headed gull, another protected species, joins the party, creating a scene straight out of a nature documentary. 
Whether you’re into marine biology, birdwatching, or climate optimism, the Liao River Estuary is writing a hopeful new chapter – one flipper and feather at a time.
