A New Paradise for Birdwatching: Migratory Birds Spotted Along the Dahan River Wetlands

▲ Scenery of the Dahan River Wetlands. (Photo / Courtesy ofDahan River Wetland Ecological Corridor Service Center Facebook Fan Page)

Tourism Center / Comprehensive Report

As deep autumn arrives, migratory birds from high-latitude regions are gradually making their way to Taiwan for the winter. Now, eight wetland areas along the Dahan River in New Taipei City offer sightings of rare bird species, including the painted snipe, ruff, and black-winged stilt. Among these, the spectacle of large flocks of egrets returning to their nests at dusk is particularly breathtaking at the Xinhai Phase I Artificial Wetland and the Chenglin Artificial Wetland Ecological Reserve.

The city’s Water Resources Bureau stated that the ruff and painted snipe are often seen lingering around the Banqiao Fuzhou Artificial Wetland, while the black-winged stilt tends to perch in the Xinhai Phase III Waterworks Area outside the Siban Tou Sluice Gate and the Huajiang Artificial Wetland. The public can also go birdwatching at dawn or dusk in the Shulin Lujiao Stream and Tucheng Daniaopi Artificial Wetland Ecological Ponds.

The Water Resources Bureau pointed out that besides birdwatching, the Dahan River wetlands feature expansive water bodies and lush shaded areas, providing visitors with opportunities for leisurely walks and recreational activities.

For those wishing to learn more about wetland ecology or birdwatching information, the Wetland Ecological Corridor Service Center under the Huajiang Bridge is open for inquiries during weekdays from Tuesday to Sunday, where staff provide free guided tours.

% A heron perches on a lotus leaf in the wetland (Photo / Provided by New Taipei City Water Resources Bureau)

[Dahan River Wetland Ecological Corridor Service Center]
Location: From Banqiao Cultural Road to the end of Huajiang Bridge, turn left onto the riverside road beside the bridge, then right and enter through the Jiangzicui Sluice Gate
Business Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–17:00
Phone: (02) 2250-5958