Tens of thousands of black-headed gulls (Larus ridibundus) have arrived at the Moshui River Estuary Wetland Park in Chengyang district, Qingdao to spend the winter, creating a spectacular and vibrant scene.

According to local bird watchers, the coastal area of Qingdao is the largest wintertime habitat for gulls in China, attracting tens of thousands of gulls every winter.

Migratory birds hover over the Moshui River Estuary Wetland Park in Chengyang district, Qingdao. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]

The Moshui River Estuary Wetland Park is a paradise for migratory birds. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]

Black-headed gulls and other water birds forage in an intertidal zone at the Moshui River Estuary Wetland Park. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]

Thousands of migratory birds fly over the Moshui River Estuary Wetland Park, creating a spectacular and vibrant scene. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]

The salt marshes and mud flats attract large numbers of migratory birds in the Moshui River Estuary Wetland Park. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]

The coastal area in Qingdao, Shandong province is an important resting place for many types of migratory birds. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]

A black-headed gull forages in shallow water at the Moshui River Estuary Wetland Park. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Guanhai News]