As ice has gradually melted recently, birds come to look for food on the lake in Beihai Park. Wild ducks and mandarin ducks chase and play with each other in the water as well.

Some mallards and mandarin ducks rest on the railings, and some play in the water.

Two mandarin ducks are playing.

A mandarin duck rests on the railing.

A mandarin duck plays in the water.

Mallards play on the lake.

A mallard is sporting on the lake.

Mallards are sporting on the lake.

A magpie is looking for food on the ice.

(Source: The Beijing News)