On Oct 10, white cranes rest and look for food in Momoge National Nature Reserves wetland. [Photo by Linhong/Xinhua]

Jilin Zhenji county, known as the hometown of white cranes in China, attracts migrating birds in spring and autumn with its harmonious wetland ecological environment. Momoge National Nature Reserve's rich fish resources and water plants make it a kind of white crane paradise. As of Oct 10, over 2,100 white cranes, a class A bird under national protection, had been recorded there.

On Oct 10, three white cranes fly above Momoge National Nature Reserve. [Photo by Linhong/Xinhua]

White cranes in the national nature preserve's wetland. [Photo by Linhong/Xinhua]

White cranes flying over Momoge National Nature Reserve. [Photo by Linhong/Xinhua]

Momoge National Nature Reserve is home to many hundreds of white cranes. [Photo by Linhong/Xinhua]

Momoge National Nature Reserve is known as a sanctuary for white cranes, seen here flying in an October sky. [Photo by Linhong/Xinhua]