Hundreds of wild birds—primarily egrets and herons—have settled around Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake in early May 2026, nesting in the trees near Ngoc Son Temple. Vietnamese people have a saying “Dat lanh chim dau” that means a peaceful, safe land area can attract wild birds, and it is true to Hoan Kiem Lake. This rare urban phenomenon indicates an improved ecological environment, with birds feeding on the lake's abundant fish and resting in the green foliage, creating a scenic, natural attraction in the city center./.

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