Dat lanh chim dau - wild birds “settle” at Hoan Kiem Lake

  • A heron perches on a tree branch by Ho Guom Lake, with the VNPT Hanoi headquarters in the background. VNA Photo
    A heron perches on a tree branch by Ho Guom Lake, with the VNPT Hanoi headquarters in the background. VNA Photo
  • An egret catches fish on Hoan Kiem Lake. VNA Photo
    An egret catches fish on Hoan Kiem Lake. VNA Photo
  • A warbling white-eye perches on a tree's aerial roots at Hoan Kiem Lake area. VNA Photo
    A warbling white-eye perches on a tree's aerial roots at Hoan Kiem Lake area. VNA Photo
  • A heron perches on a green tree canopy in the Hoan Kiem Lake area. VNA Photo
    A heron perches on a green tree canopy in the Hoan Kiem Lake area. VNA Photo
  • A heron perched on a green tree canopy in the Hoan Kiem Lake area. VNA Photo
    A heron perched on a green tree canopy in the Hoan Kiem Lake area. VNA Photo
  • “Dat lanh chim dau” - the presence and development of bird species has long been considered an important indicator reflecting the quality of the environment and ecosystem of a region. VNA Photo
    “Dat lanh chim dau” - the presence and development of bird species has long been considered an important indicator reflecting the quality of the environment and ecosystem of a region. VNA Photo
  • A wild bird flies over summer flowers of Hanoi: purple bang lang(pride of India) and red phuong (royal poinciana). VNA Photo
    A wild bird flies over summer flowers of Hanoi: purple bang lang(pride of India) and red phuong (royal poinciana). VNA Photo
  • A bird perches on a bamboo branch by Hoan Kiem Lake. VNA Photo
    A bird perches on a bamboo branch by Hoan Kiem Lake. VNA Photo
  • A wild bird flying across the sunset sky over Hoan Kiem Lake create a peaceful moment in the heart of the city. VNA Photo
    A wild bird flying across the sunset sky over Hoan Kiem Lake create a peaceful moment in the heart of the city. VNA Photo
  • A heron flies low over the waters of Hoan Kiem Lake in the late afternoon, creating a vibrant moment of nature in the heart of the capital city. VNA Photo
    A heron flies low over the waters of Hoan Kiem Lake in the late afternoon, creating a vibrant moment of nature in the heart of the capital city. VNA Photo

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Dat lanh chim dau - wild birds “settle” at Hoan Kiem Lake
05/10/2026 08:42 | TTXVN
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. VNA Photo

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