Chinese Pond Heron Chinese Pond Heron Ardeola bacchus in breeding plumage, Wuyuan (29.194693, 117.674188), Jiangxi, China, elev. 80 m (270 ft.), June. Chinese Pond Heron is a common resident of Shanghai and southern China. (Craig Brelsford) Nonbreeding, Gongqing Forest Park (31.318476, 121.550829), Shanghai, September. (Craig Brelsford) Go to Birds of China page Be notified every time we post. Send an email with “Subscribe” as the subject to info@shanghaibirding.com Donate to Shanghai Birding! Choose your level (USD)Well-wisher—$10Buddy—$5Friend—$25Supporter—$50Donor—$100Sponsor—$500Champion—$1000