Zhanjiang, a tropical maritime region in South China, recently had its first privilege to embrace this year's spring with melodious birdsong echoing in celebration of the blossoming kapok trees.

White-eyes rest on a beautiful kapok branch in Zhanjiang. [zjphoto.yinsha.com]

Kapok trees at the Zhanjiang Agricultural Reclamation Hospital bloomed with orange petals to attract flocks of various avian species including white-eyes, a small passerine bird species native to tropical and subtropical climates.

Kapok trees are decorated with bright orange flowers. [zjphoto.yinsha.com]

Chinese bulbuls also delighted in dancing among the vibrant foliage of the hospital singing their characteristic "cha-ko-lee" song.

Two Chinese bulbuls play on blooming kapok branches. [zjphoto.yinsha.com]