Origin
Tianliaoyang is a place with a lot of bird species, and
Ms. Shao-ru Su is experience in guided tour and I believe that there
should be a lot of valuable knowledge and concepts of bird conservation.
Interview
1.How long have you been involved in the Wild Bird Society of Taipei?
I have been a volunteer for more than ten years. First, I
participated in The Society of Wilderness. During the observation of
nature, I found that birds are cute and happy creatures. Later, I
joined the training of Wild Bird Society of Taipei volunteer, and many
people watch birds together, and learn knowledge.
2.What should we do before the guided tour?
I’ll check it online. What kind of birds that have been
recorded recently in Tianliaoyang? What kind of birds I am expecting to
see? I can also read the illustrated handbook and review the difference
between the birds that are similar. I would be happy to meet it when
the bird really appears in front of me!
3.Which are the birds most worth introducing to the public by Tianliaoyang?
Tianliaoyang is different from other bird spots. When
migrant birds are crossing the border, we can expect to see unexpected
birds. Some birds are less likely to be seen at other bird spots. It is
easy to observe Emberizidae on this bird spot. We can see black kite or
Osprey catching fish at Tianliaoyang.
4.How did Tianliaoyang find out to plan a route?
At first, there may be birders who come to Tianliaoyang
when the birds crossing the border, and then they find that there are
many birds when at that time. Tianliaoyang is a biodiversity
environment. When we maintain the environment well, there is no damage,
there can be waters, streams, grasses, trees, shallow mountains, vast
environment, then we will be cable to see more bird species.
5.What equipment do you generally need for bird watching?
It is better to have a telescope. If not, you can follow
the volunteers of the Wild Bird Society of Taipei. We will provide
telescopes for you to use. Then, you should take the illustrated
handbook, paper and pens. Of course, it is now digitized. Sometimes it
can be recorded directly on the e-bird app. You also have to take
clothes, trousers, long sleeves shirt, hat, boiling water or food.
6.What do you personally feel about bird watching?
I think the fun of bird watching is that when you see
birds outdoors, it seems to see good friends. And every time the
friends you meet are different, they will surprise you and make you
feel familiar.
7.How to get along with birds?
If you want to see the bird clearly, we must not
disturb them. Try to lower the sound as much as possible, and then
slowly approach it. Especially in the breeding season, the parent-birds
may give up its nest and young birds if they see us. Then young birds
will die because they are not taken care of by their own parent-birds.
But some bird-watchers will play the sound of birds or feed the birds,
and these behaviors are discouraged. | 
