The freezing cold makes your beak clatter! Winter has arrived in north-east China. Even though they are as white as snow, these endangered Oriental white storks prefer to stay warm. The wildlife sanctuary in Changchun, Jilin province, has temporarily sheltered the birds with heating and a great view of the winter wonderland. Eleven of the animals became stranded in Jilin in early November – the migratory birds had missed their departure. After a short warm-up break, they were brought to Tianjin and released into the wild so they could follow their friends.