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In addition to cultural delicacies, Tainan is rich in ecology. In winter, there are seasonally limited bird watching itineraries. In addition to large and small egrets and various water birds of the family Plover and Anuck, black-faced spoonbills, black-bellied terns and cormorants are even more popular. A favorite of bird watchers at this time. Mayor Huang Weizhe said that Tainan’s coastal area has a good ecological environment and sufficient food, which attracts many winter migratory birds to spend the winter here every year. With more and more attention paid to sustainable development in recent years, eco-tourism is definitely suitable for the whole family to participate in and entertain. It is also a way to create an experience full of surprises.
Guo Zhenhui, director of the Tourism Bureau, said that the black-faced spoonbill is an international-level conservation bird. It can be found in the lagoons of Qigu District, Yudang District, Zengwenxikou Haipudi, Xuejia Wetland Ecological Park and Annan District in Tainan every year. The Haiweiliao fish farm area between the Lulu Greenway and the Shanhaizhen National Greenway is a popular place to appreciate black-faced spoonbills. In addition to the black-faced spoonbill, the black-bellied tern dancing in the Beimen Lagoon is also a rare ecological wonder in the bird watching world. The black-bellied tern will spend the winter in Tainan's Beimen Lagoon around October and November every year. At dusk, thousands of black-bellied terns will circle and dance in the air, and will also change various formations. The dense flocks of birds are intertwined in the air, which is often called by bird watchers like a flying dragon in the sky, which is quite spectacular. As for the cormorants known as ospreys, in this season, you can take a recreational fishing raft tour in Chigu Lagoon to learn about the ecology of oysters. You can see them standing on the oyster racks in the oyster shed against the wind, and they are quite cute.
For the bird-watching spots of black-faced spoonbill, an international-level protected bird, the Tourism Bureau considerately organizes and recommends the following:
The Black-faced Spoonbill Reserve in Chigu District, Tainan has the "Black-faced Spoonbill Ecological Exhibition Hall" and the Bird Watching Pavilion on the North Dike. Telescopes and cameras allow the public to appreciate the birds around the lagoon, and volunteers are stationed to provide regular commentary services; in addition, there is also a space for viewing black-faced spoonbills at the Dingshan Bird Watching Pavilion in Qigu.
The "Xuejia Wetland Ecological Park" in Xuejia District is adjacent to the Jishui River. The large area of wetland in the area has rich benthic ecology and has become a gathering place for birds. It is now one of the habitats of black-faced spoonbills in Tainan. Bird lovers have also photographed rare and protected birds including gray-breasted rail and painted sandpiper, which is undoubtedly a new paradise for birds.
Since the opening of the Haiwei Road Greenway in Annan District in 2015, it has become the best spot to watch the black-faced heron in the local area. Every time the black-faced herons come to Taiwan, a large number of black-faced herons can often be seen flying here at dusk Looking for food, there are also water birds such as geese and ducks, which is very beautiful. In addition, the Haiwei Road Greenway is connected to the Taiwan Shanhaizhen National Greenway. There are more than 500 Taiwanese neem trees and Chinese tallow trees planted on the road section. The fish ponds on both sides are the habitat of the black-faced pagonia. This place is not only rich in ecology, but also has a good view. It is quite vast, and when the weather is clear, you can even overlook the sunrise of Yushan Mountain. We welcome more friends who love mountains, rivers, and natural ecology to come to Shanhaizhen National Greenway for a walk.
In short, now is the best time for bird watching, but in addition to engaging in ecological bird watching tourism, the Tourism and Tourism Bureau also reminds the public to care for the environment so that the rare natural ecological resources can last forever. In addition, bird watching must pay attention to sun protection, keeping warm and avoiding noise. You can choose the time between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. This time is usually during the foraging and activities of birds. It is easier to watch the pictures of birds playing, foraging, and flying , most of the winter migratory birds will return north and leave Taiwan one after another in March and spring, please grasp the season for bird watching.
In addition, Tainan’s west coast is also very rich in scenic spots, such as the national historic site at the north gate—Nankunyudai Tianfu, the most beautiful sunset photo spot at Jingzaijiao Tile Plate Salt Field, and the Beimen Shuangchun Seaside Recreation Area, which is known as the “Little Wangyou Forest”; Mashagou Painted Village in Jiangjun District, Mashagou Ocean Leisure and Sports Resort Center, Jiangjun Fishing Port where you can eat seafood, and Qingshan Fishing Port where you can buy fresh fish; Guosheng Lighthouse, Yanshan, Qigu Tourists in Qigu District Xuejia Tzu Chi Palace and Laotanghu Art Village in Xuejia District; National Museum of Taiwan History, Taijiang Ecological Park, Taijiang Cultural Center in Annan District, etc. But don’t forget to taste the freshest seafood dishes or local snacks in Binhai. By February 28 next year, you can participate in the Tainan Shopping Festival lucky draw with a purchase of 100 yuan at a registered store in Tainan.
Guo Zhenhui, director of the Tourism Bureau, said that the black-faced spoonbill is an international-level conservation bird. It can be found in the lagoons of Qigu District, Yudang District, Zengwenxikou Haipudi, Xuejia Wetland Ecological Park and Annan District in Tainan every year. The Haiweiliao fish farm area between the Lulu Greenway and the Shanhaizhen National Greenway is a popular place to appreciate black-faced spoonbills. In addition to the black-faced spoonbill, the black-bellied tern dancing in the Beimen Lagoon is also a rare ecological wonder in the bird watching world. The black-bellied tern will spend the winter in Tainan's Beimen Lagoon around October and November every year. At dusk, thousands of black-bellied terns will circle and dance in the air, and will also change various formations. The dense flocks of birds are intertwined in the air, which is often called by bird watchers like a flying dragon in the sky, which is quite spectacular. As for the cormorants known as ospreys, in this season, you can take a recreational fishing raft tour in Chigu Lagoon to learn about the ecology of oysters. You can see them standing on the oyster racks in the oyster shed against the wind, and they are quite cute.
For the bird-watching spots of black-faced spoonbill, an international-level protected bird, the Tourism Bureau considerately organizes and recommends the following:
The Black-faced Spoonbill Reserve in Chigu District, Tainan has the "Black-faced Spoonbill Ecological Exhibition Hall" and the Bird Watching Pavilion on the North Dike. Telescopes and cameras allow the public to appreciate the birds around the lagoon, and volunteers are stationed to provide regular commentary services; in addition, there is also a space for viewing black-faced spoonbills at the Dingshan Bird Watching Pavilion in Qigu.
The "Xuejia Wetland Ecological Park" in Xuejia District is adjacent to the Jishui River. The large area of wetland in the area has rich benthic ecology and has become a gathering place for birds. It is now one of the habitats of black-faced spoonbills in Tainan. Bird lovers have also photographed rare and protected birds including gray-breasted rail and painted sandpiper, which is undoubtedly a new paradise for birds.
Since the opening of the Haiwei Road Greenway in Annan District in 2015, it has become the best spot to watch the black-faced heron in the local area. Every time the black-faced herons come to Taiwan, a large number of black-faced herons can often be seen flying here at dusk Looking for food, there are also water birds such as geese and ducks, which is very beautiful. In addition, the Haiwei Road Greenway is connected to the Taiwan Shanhaizhen National Greenway. There are more than 500 Taiwanese neem trees and Chinese tallow trees planted on the road section. The fish ponds on both sides are the habitat of the black-faced pagonia. This place is not only rich in ecology, but also has a good view. It is quite vast, and when the weather is clear, you can even overlook the sunrise of Yushan Mountain. We welcome more friends who love mountains, rivers, and natural ecology to come to Shanhaizhen National Greenway for a walk.
In short, now is the best time for bird watching, but in addition to engaging in ecological bird watching tourism, the Tourism and Tourism Bureau also reminds the public to care for the environment so that the rare natural ecological resources can last forever. In addition, bird watching must pay attention to sun protection, keeping warm and avoiding noise. You can choose the time between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. This time is usually during the foraging and activities of birds. It is easier to watch the pictures of birds playing, foraging, and flying , most of the winter migratory birds will return north and leave Taiwan one after another in March and spring, please grasp the season for bird watching.
In addition, Tainan’s west coast is also very rich in scenic spots, such as the national historic site at the north gate—Nankunyudai Tianfu, the most beautiful sunset photo spot at Jingzaijiao Tile Plate Salt Field, and the Beimen Shuangchun Seaside Recreation Area, which is known as the “Little Wangyou Forest”; Mashagou Painted Village in Jiangjun District, Mashagou Ocean Leisure and Sports Resort Center, Jiangjun Fishing Port where you can eat seafood, and Qingshan Fishing Port where you can buy fresh fish; Guosheng Lighthouse, Yanshan, Qigu Tourists in Qigu District Xuejia Tzu Chi Palace and Laotanghu Art Village in Xuejia District; National Museum of Taiwan History, Taijiang Ecological Park, Taijiang Cultural Center in Annan District, etc. But don’t forget to taste the freshest seafood dishes or local snacks in Binhai. By February 28 next year, you can participate in the Tainan Shopping Festival lucky draw with a purchase of 100 yuan at a registered store in Tainan.
