The back-billed plover is widely distributed.

(Provided by Chen Junqiang)

[Reporter Hong Chenhong/Kaohsiung Report] The cold front crossed the border, setting off a prelude to the climax of winter migratory birds. The birds in Gaoping River were in splendid condition. Both herons are on the scene, and it is a good time for bird watching from now until February.

In the 5-kilometer section from the estuary of Gaoping River to the water pipe bridge of the water company, there are thousands of plovers, more than 1,500 teals, 500 shovel ducks, and 100 small teals. Other seagull families such as black-tailed gulls, red-billed gulls, and Caspian terns, as well as heron families such as great egrets and herons, also flew to the mouth of Gaoping River, and the bird scene was lively.

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Chen Junqiang, chairman of the Linyuan Love Home Association, pointed out that last year few typhoons passed through Taiwan, and the Gaoping River section became shallow. Although it has entered the eel fishing season, fishing boats cannot enter and exit the shallows, and human disturbance has dropped sharply, forming a friendly habitat for birds. In addition, about 400 cormorants gathered on the Shuangyuan Bridge, and the sky was dark when they took off together, which was quite spectacular.

Compared with the increase in the number of other birds, there are only 16 black-faced spoonbills. Chen Junqiang judged that it is related to the fact that a large number of black-faced spoonbills chose to live in Dongshi, Chiayi. He said that the white-faced spoonbill, which is listed as a protected species in China, has visited Gaoping River for five consecutive years. It can be seen that it also likes this habitat.

The winter migratory birds are expected to arrive at the mouth of Gaoping River one after another. Chen Junqiang said, "The Prophet of Spring River Plumbing Ducks". It is estimated that at the end of January and early February, the migratory birds returning from the north will meet for a short time, and the bird situation will reach the peak. It is wonderful Expect.

Shoveler duck.

(Provided by Chen Junqiang)

The birds in Gaoping River are wonderful.

(Provided by Chen Junqiang)

Migratory birds avoid fishing boats and look for friendly habitats.

(Provided by Chen Junqiang)