Thousands of wild ducks gather recently near Changbai Island on the Songhua River in Jilin city, Northeast China's Jilin province, attracting lots of photographers and residents.[Photo by Cui Tieming/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Thousands of wild ducks were seen recently near Changbai Island on the Songhua River in Jilin city, Northeast China's Jilin province.

Despite the low temperatures in the winter, the birds that fly over the river or swim in the water have attracted lots of photographers and residents.

With the improvement of the natural environment in the river, the island has drawn more birds in recent years.