Although it is still cold in Maoming, a coastal city situated in southwest Guangdong, there are already traces of spring. Shoots are developing on old trees, sapless grass sprouts, and pond water rises. Birds on branches are happily making sounds for their own amusement.

When the red sakura blooms, the chattering Japanese white-eyes (Zosterops japonicus) always arrive on time.  (Photo: Maoming Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau)

The red color of of the plumage of Siberian rubythroat (Calliope calliope) on its neck seems to have been stolen from the the color of spring. (Photo: Maoming Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau)

Author: Ariel, Serena (intern)

Editor: Wing, Monica, Jerry