Most of the birds of interest are resident. Birds are active in spring when it is unlikely to be too hot for birding: Oriental Cuckoo, Taiwan Barbet, Bronzed Drongo and other species can be heard singing.
Birds can be found on all sides of the lake, even the more developed west bank. At the north end of the lake is an area of parkland where Maroon Oriole, Bronzed Drongo, Gray Treepie and Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker are resident. This area is easily accessed by following the lakeside northwards and taking a path turning off the main road leading to the kayaking station on the north bank. From here one can continue around the lake, making a circuit of 4.5km.
The south end is somewhat confusing as following the lakeshore leads to a dead end, although this area has a small wetland and may be productive. From a car park beside the main road (Route 9) a small paved road leads east to a large pavillion overlooking the lake. At this point, several options are available:
(1) the paved 'Ring Road' which follows the lakeshore and is suitable for walking or cycling;
(2) a network of paths leading through the forest and up to the summit of Mount Liyu. Maps are posted along the trails showing the paths, one of which is entitled the Birdwatching Trail.
In the forest on the east bank of the lake, Dusky Fulvetta is readily heard, but not so easily seen given its skulking habits. Black-necklaced and Taiwan Scimitar-Babblers might be detected in the undergrowth.
Barely 5 km south of the lake on the road to Shoufeng is another productive site, Baibao Creek. This site is listed on eBird as 花蓮--白鮑溪上游 (Hualien--Baibao Creek Upstream). Signposts from the road point to Baibao Creek Recreation area. The creek has river birds such as Brown Dipper, Plumbeous Redstart, Grey Wagtail and sometimes LIttle Forktail.
Most of the birds of interest are resident. Birds are active in spring when it is unlikely to be too hot for birding: Oriental Cuckoo, Taiwan Barbet, Bronzed Drongo and other species can be heard singing.
Birds can be found on all sides of the lake, even the more developed west bank. At the north end of the lake is an area of parkland where Maroon Oriole, Bronzed Drongo, Gray Treepie and Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker are resident. This area is easily accessed by following the lakeside northwards and taking a path turning off the main road leading to the kayaking station on the north bank. From here one can continue around the lake, making a circuit of 4.5km.
The south end is somewhat confusing as following the lakeshore leads to a dead end, although this area has a small wetland and may be productive. From a car park beside the main road (Route 9) a small paved road leads east to a large pavillion overlooking the lake. At this point, several options are available:
(1) the paved 'Ring Road' which follows the lakeshore and is suitable for walking or cycling;
(2) a network of paths leading through the forest and up to the summit of Mount Liyu. Maps are posted along the trails showing the paths, one of which is entitled the Birdwatching Trail.
In the forest on the east bank of the lake, Dusky Fulvetta is readily heard, but not so easily seen given its skulking habits. Black-necklaced and Taiwan Scimitar-Babblers might be detected in the undergrowth.
Barely 5 km south of the lake on the road to Shoufeng is another productive site, Baibao Creek. This site is listed on eBird as 花蓮--白鮑溪上游 (Hualien--Baibao Creek Upstream). Signposts from the road point to Baibao Creek Recreation area. The creek has river birds such as Brown Dipper, Plumbeous Redstart, Grey Wagtail and sometimes LIttle Forktail.
Most of the birds of interest are resident. Birds are active in spring when it is unlikely to be too hot for birding: Oriental Cuckoo, Taiwan Barbet, Bronzed Drongo and other species can be heard singing.
Birds can be found on all sides of the lake, even the more developed west bank. At the north end of the lake is an area of parkland where Maroon Oriole, Bronzed Drongo, Gray Treepie and Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker are resident. This area is easily accessed by following the lakeside northwards and taking a path turning off the main road leading to the kayaking station on the north bank. From here one can continue around the lake, making a circuit of 4.5km.
The south end is somewhat confusing as following the lakeshore leads to a dead end, although this area has a small wetland and may be productive. From a car park beside the main road (Route 9) a small paved road leads east to a large pavillion overlooking the lake. At this point, several options are available:
(1) the 'Ring Road' which follows the lakeshore and is suitable for walking or cycling;
(2) a network of paths leading through the forest and up to the summit of Mount Liyu. Maps are posted along the trails showing the paths, one of which is entitled the Birdwatching Trail.
In the forest on the east bank of the lake, Dusky Fulvetta is readily heard, but not so easily seen given its skulking habits. Black-necklaced and Taiwan Scimitar-Babblers might be detected in the undergrowth.
Only 3-4 Barely 5 km south of the lake on the road to Shoufeng is another productive site, Baibao Creek. This site is listed on eBird as 花蓮--白鮑溪上游 (Hualien--Baibao Creek Upstream). Signposts from the road point to Baibao Creek Recreation area. The creek has river birds such as Brown Dipper, Plumbeous Redstart, Grey Wagtail and sometimes LIttle Forktail.
Most of the birds of interest are resident. Birds are active in spring when it is unlikely to be too hot for birding: Oriental Cuckoo, Taiwan Barbet, Bronzed Drongo and other species can be heard singing.
Birds can be found on all sides of the lake, even the more developed west bank. At the north end of the lake is an area of parkland where Maroon Oriole, Bronzed Drongo, Gray Treepie and Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker are resident. Thus This area is easily accessed by following the lakeside northwards and taking a path turning off the main road leading to the kayaking station on the north bank. From here one can continue around the lake, making a circuit of 4.5km.
The south end is somewhat confusing as following the lakeshore leads to a dead end, although this area has a small wetland and may be productive. From a car park beside the main road (Route 9) a small paved road leads east to a large pavillion overlooking the lake. At this point, several options are available:
(1) the 'Ring Road' which follows the lakeshore and is suitable for walking or cycling;
(2) a network of paths leading through the forest and up to the summit of Mount Liyu. Maps are posted along the trails showing the paths, one of which is entitled the Birdwatching Trail.
In the forest on the east bank of the lake, Dusky Fulvetta is readily heard, but not so easily seen given its skulking habits. Black-necklaced and Taiwan Scimitar-Babblers might be detected in the undergrowth.
Only 3-4 km south of the lake on the road to Shoufeng is another productive site, Baibao Creek. This site is listed on eBird as 花蓮--白鮑溪上游 (Hualien--Baibao Creek Upstream). Signposts from the road point to Baibao Creek Recreation area. The creek has river birds such as Brown Dipper, Plumbeous Redstart, Grey Wagtail and sometimes LIttle Forktail.
Most of the birds of interest are resident. Birds are active in spring when it is unlikely to be too hot for birding: Oriental Cuckoo, Taiwan Barbet, Bronzed Drongo and other species can be heard singing.
Birds can be found on all sides of the lake, even the more developed west bank. At both ends the north end of the lake are areas is an area of parkland where Maroon Oriole, Bronzed Drongo, Gray Treepie and Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker are resident. The north end Thus area is easily accessed by following the lakeside nrthwards northwards and taking a path turning of off the main road leading to the kayaking station. station on the north bank. From here one can continue around the lake, making a circuit of 4.5km.
The south end is somewhat confusing and as following the lakeshore leads to a dead end, although this area has a small wetland and may be productive.
productive. From a car park beside the main road (Route 9) a small paved road leads east to a large pavillion overlooking the lake. At this point, several options are available:
(1) the 'Ring Road' which follows the lakeshore and is suitable for walking or cycling
cycling;
(2) a network of paths leading through the forest. forest and up to the summit of Mount Liyu. Maps are posted along the trails showing the paths, one of which is entitled the Birdwatching Trail.
In the forest on the east bank of the lake, Dusky Fulvetta is readily heard, but not so easily seen given its skulking habits. Black-necklaced and Taiwan Scimitar-Babblers might be detected in the undergrowth.
Only 3-4 km south of the lake on the road to Shoufeng is another productive site, Baibao Creek. This site is litse n listed on eBird as 花蓮--白鮑溪上游 (Hualien--Baibao Creek Upstream). Signposts from the road point to Baibao Creek Recreation area. The creek has river birds such as Brown Dipper, Plumbeous Redstart, Grey Wagtail and sometimes LIttle Forktail.
Most of the birds of interest are resident. Birds are active in spring when it is unlikely to be too hot for birding: Oriental Cuckoo, Taiwan Barbet, Bronzed Drongo and other species can be heard singing.
Birds can be found on all sides of the lake, even the more developed west bank. At both ends of the lake are areas of parkland where Maroon Oriole, Bronzed Drongo, Gray Treepie and Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker are resident. The north end is easily accessed by following the lakeside nrthwards and taking a path turning of the main road leading to the kayaking station. The south end is somewhat confusing and following the lakeshore leads to a dead end, although this area has a small wetland and may be productive.
From a car park beside the main road (Route 9) a small paved road leads east to a large pavillion overlooking the lake. At this point, several options are available:
(1) the 'Ring Road' which follows the lakeshore and is suitable for walking or cycling
(2) a network of paths leading through the forest. Maps are posted showing the paths, one of which is entitled the Birdwatching Trail.
In the forest on the east bank of the lake, Dusky Fulvetta is readily heard, but not so easily seen given its skulking habits. Black-necklaced and Taiwan Scimitar-Babblers might be detected in the undergrowth.
Only 3-4 km south of the lake on the road to Shoufeng is another productive site, Baibao Creek. This site is litse n eBird as 花蓮--白鮑溪上游 (Hualien--Baibao Creek Upstream). Signposts from the road point to Baibao Creek Recreation area. The creek has river birds such as Brown Dipper, Plumbeous Redstart, Grey Wagtail and sometimes LIttle Forktail.
Most of the birds of interest are resident. Birds are active in spring when it is unlikely to be too hot for birding: Oriental Cuckoo, Taiwan Barbet, Bronzed Drongo and other species can be heard singing.
Birds can be found on all sides of the lake, even the more developed west bank. At both ends of the lake are areas of parkland where Maroon Oriole, Bronzed Drongo, Gray Treepie and Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker are resident. The north end is easily accessed by following the lakeside nrthwards and taking a path turning of the main road leading to the kayaking station. The south end is somewhat confusing and contains following the lakeshore leads to a dead end if one follows the lakeshore. There is end, although this area has a small wetland
wetland and may be productive.
From a car park beside the main road (Route 9) a small paved road leads east to a large pavillion overlooking the lake. At this point, several options are availbe:
available:
(1) the 'Ring Road' which follows the lakeshore and is suitable for walking or cycling
(2) a network of paths leading through the forest. Maps are posted showing the paths, one of which is entitled the Birdwatching Trail.
In the forest on the east bank of the lake, Dusky Fulvetta is readily heard, but not so easily seen given its skulking habits. Black-necklaced and Taiwan Scimitar-Babblers might be detected in the undergrowth.
Most of the birds of interest are resident. Birds are active in spring when it is unilikey unlikely to be too hot for birding. birding: Oriental Cuckoo, Taiwan Barbet, Bronzed Drongo and other species can be heard singing.
Birds can be found on all sides of the lake, even the more developed west bank. At both ends of the lake are areas of parkland where Maroon Oriole, Bronzed Drongo, Gray Treepie and Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker are resident. The north end is easily accessed by following the lakeside nrthwards and taking a path turning of the main road leading to the kayaking station. The south end is somewhat confusing and cotains contains a dead end if one foowls follows the lakeshore. There is a small wetland
From eht the main rao road (Route 9) a small road leads east to a large pavillion overlooking the lake. At this point, several options are availbe:
(1) the 'Ring Road' which follows the lakeshore and is suitable for walking or cycling
(2) a network of paths leading through the forest. Maps are posted showing the paths, one of which is entitled the Birdwatching Trail.
In the forest on the east bank of the lake, Dusky Fulvetta is readily heard, but not so easily seen given its skulking habits. Black-necklaced and Taiwan Scimitar-Babblers might be detected in the undergrowth.
Most of the birds of interest are resident. Birds are active in spring when it is unilikey to be too hot for birding. Oriental Cuckoo, Taiwan Barbet, Bronzed Drongo and other species can be heard singing.
Birds can be found on all sides of the lake, even the more developed west bank. At both ends of the lake are areas of parkland where Maroon Oriole, Bronzed Drongo, Gray Treepie and Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker are resident. The south north end is easily accessed by following the lakeside nrthwards and taking a path turning of the main road leading to the kayaking station. The north south end is somewhat conufsing. A confusing and cotains a dead end if one foowls the lakeshore. From eht main rao (Route 9) a small raod road leads east to a large pavillion overlooking the lake. At this point, several options are availbe:
(1) the 'Ring Road' which follows the lakeshore and is suitable for walking or cycling
(2) a network of paths leading through the forest. Maps are posted showing the paths, one of which is entitled the Birdwatching Trail.
In the forest on the west east bank of the lake, Dusky Fulvetta is esaily readily heard, but not so esaily send easily seen given its skuliking skulking habits. Black-necklaced and Taiwan Scimitar-Babblers might be detected in the undergrowth.
Most of the birds of interest are resident. Birds are active in spring when it is unilikey to be too hot for birding. Oriental Cuckoo, Taiwan Barbet, Bronzed Drongo and other species can be heard singing.
Birds can be found on all sides of the lake, even the more developed west bank. At both ends of the lake are areas of parkland where Maroon Oriole, Bronzed Drongo, Gray Treepie and Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker are resident. The south end is accessed by a path turning of the main road leading to the kayaking station. The north end is somewhat conufsing. A small raod leads to a large pavillion overlooking the lake. At this point, several options are availbe:
(1) the 'Ring Road' which follows the lakeshore and is suitable for walking or cycling
(2) a network of paths leading through the forest. Maps are posted showing the paths, one of which is entitled the Birdwatching Trail.
In the forest on the west bank of the lake, Dusky Fulvetta is esaily heard, but not so esaily send given its skuliking habits. Black-necklaced and Taiwan Scimitar-Babblers might be detected in the undergrowth.
