Guanyin Mountain Transforms into "Eagle-Watching Mountain" – Eagle-Watching Eco-Tour Kicks Off in April

▲ Guanyin Mountain is an important eagle-watching destination in Taiwan. (Photo / File photo)

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Located at the final stop of the raptor migration route, Guanyin Mountain has long been an important eagle-watching spot in Taiwan, where more species of raptors can be observed than at other locations. During last spring’s raptor migration period, as many as 10 species of raptors were spotted at Guanyin Mountain. To welcome the annual northward raptor migration in spring, the North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, will host the “2014 Guanyin 'Eagle Watching' Event” on April 19 (Saturday) at the Guanyin Mountain Visitor Center.

% Event theme focuses on watching eagles. (Photo / Sourced from Wikimedia Commons)

To help the public gain a deeper understanding of Guanyin Mountain’s ecology and culture, this year’s event will feature the Grey-faced Buzzard as the theme bird, with specially designed one-day eagle-watching tour packages. The tours will be accompanied by guides throughout, allowing participants to observe raptors, explore walking trails, learn about local history, and enjoy regional cuisine—all for NT$500 per person. The packages are expected to go on sale in early April. A specially compiled guidebook for eagle-watching at Guanyin Mountain, titled “Guanyin Eagle Watching – Raptor Identification Handbook for Guanyin Mountain,” will also be launched on the day.

The “Guanyin Eagle Watching – Raptor Identification Handbook for Guanyin Mountain” is the culmination of over 20 years of effort by the Taiwan Raptor Research Group. This richly illustrated beginner’s guidebook includes not only information about raptors but also details seven hiking trails that are best suited for raptor watching. It is hoped that through the resonance of the event and the guidebook, visitors will develop a greater appreciation for conservation.