Hanging around: An enchanting fellow clutches onto a branch. [Photo/IC]

As bonny spring returns to Hangzhou – capital of East China's Zhejiang province – the city's iconic West Lake scenic area comes alive with vibrant flowers and playful birds, creating a picture-perfect idyll.

Nature's acrobat: A bird has no trouble checking out a bloom while upside down. [Photo/IC]

Perfectly perched on a branch, a bird enjoys the good life. [Photo/IC]