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Q1: Why was Kuan-Do Nature Park
established?
A1. Now we are standing at the junction of
Tan-Shui
River and Kee-Lung River. The Kuan-Do Nature Park was
by Taipei City
Government in 1996 through the efforts of many environmental
activists. The wetlands have been important stopover grounds
for migrant birds. However, with the economic development
of the region, the wetlands along Tan-Shui River were
severely damaged. Therefore, the establishment of the park
was for the protection of the wetlands in Taipei. We should
protect the environment of the park, do not litter or make
loud noises.
Q2: What are the influences
on
excessive number of park visitors ?
A2: There are influences for sure. Therefore, we hope
the visitors can follow the rules and regulations of the
park. For examples, there are restricted zones. The park is
mainly divided into four zones, including
Main Facility Zone,
Key Protection
Zone, Outdoor
Observation Zone and
Ecology Buffer
Zone. Among them, the Key
Protection Zone is
restricted to visitors. Visitors are not allowed to the
Ecology Buffer
Zone without the guidance of staffs.
Also, visitors should have correct attitudes and manners
toward environmental protection.
Q3: What migrant
birds can we see in Kuan-Do Nature Park?
A3: We can dcategorize
them into resident
birds and migrant birds. Resident birds are those which
live in the same area their whole lives. Migrant birds
include winter migrant birds
and transit birds Those spending winters in Taiwan are
called winter migrant birds; those make short
stopovers in Taiwan are called transit birds. The
busiest season of Kuan-Do Nature Park comes
after October every year. A flock of teals, ducks, and many friends
would come. So you can ask your parents to take you here
on holidays.
Q4： How do you take care of the
migratory birds in Kuan-Do Nature Park?
A4. Park staff would make both regular and random
on-the-spot inspections. They would keep records on the
total number of the birds in the park, as well as their
living conditions. If there are sick birds, specialists will
be sent to take care of them and to find out the cause. If
it is because of the polluted water or plant in the park, we
will try to improve it as soon as possible so they can spend
a good winter here.
Q5： If the weather becomes very cold,
for instance, when a cold front comes, can they
endure the cold?
A5: Occasionally there are reports about black-faced
spoonbills or other birds frozen to death, but generally
birds can endure cold because they have downs and feathers
which can keep body temperature. Besides, as long as the
feathers are not too wet, they can keep birds warm.
Therefore, birds would avoid getting their feathers wet.
However, when a cold current of air comes, if the wind is
too strong, it will influence their flying and make them
unable to find food.
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