Birdwatchers and nature lovers continue to have a ball in Xinghua city – in Taizhou city, in East China's Jiangsu province – because of its rich wetland resources that attract birds in their droves.

The wetlands provide an ever-appealing environment for birds to rest and seek out food. Their presence adds inestimably to the beauty of the city.

Some entries from a photo contest, organized by the Jiangsu Province Photographers Association and the publicity department of the CPC Xinghua Municipal Committee, were displayed recently to show just how wonderful are the birds in Xinghua. Let's take a look.

Birds and flowers provide an enchanting contrast for photographers. [Photo by Li Guohua]

Swans paddle about on a lake. [Photo by Li Aixin]

The blue skies and clear waters are a perfect environment for birds. [Photo by Zhou Shegen]