Against a backdrop of blue sea and sky, flocks of seagulls glide over the sparkling waves — their white wingtips cutting through the light, red beaks skimming the water.

Along the Zhanqiao Pier and beside sightseeing boats in Qingdao, visitors often raise their hands to toss food into the air. In graceful mid-air catches, the gulls meet their human companions, creating heartwarming moments of connection.

This gentle interaction has become a cherished winter ritual along Qingdao's coastline. As seagulls gather and soar, their calls blend with the laughter of people, creating a serene seaside symphony. More than just feeding birds, this scene reflects a harmonious coexistence between city life and nature — poetry written in flight and foam, waiting to be witnessed by every visitor who walks the shore.

Visitors on Zhanqiao Pier offer food as the birds skillfully snatch it mid-air. [Photo/Guanhai News]

This heartwarming interaction captures a moment of joyful harmony between humans and seagulls in Qingdao. [Photo/Guanhai News]

Seagulls soar above the sparkling coastline of Qingdao, their wings brushing the sunlit waves. [Photo/Guanhai News]