Frog Rock Introduction
The Frog Stone is located by the sea near Xiao Bay, and it is a cute stone resembling a frog. It faces the ocean, sitting on a patch of grass, or more accurately, hiding among the grass. The seemingly calm frog seems to be pondering something, possibly waiting for prey to come close, and then taking the opportunity to strike successfully, or it might be anticipating the arrival of playmates, ready to joyfully jump into the sea to play. Approximately 60 meters high, the Frog Stone can be seen from the Viewing Pavilion in Kenting National Forest Recreation Area, where its rocky silhouette strongly resembles a frog preparing to leap into the ocean, especially the contour of its eyes, which is almost a perfect match. The Frog Stone, along with Dajian Mountain, is a foreign rock embedded in the Kenting Mudstone formation; these rocks are enveloped within the mudstone layer and, due to their hardness compared to the mudstone, gradually emerge as independent rock formations after being eroded by wind and sea water over time. Within the Kenting Youth Activity Center, there is a seaside recreation trail leading to Frog Stone, and as you proceed along the trail towards the coastline, you can frequently see giant boulders standing on either side of the path. These rocks are composed of igneous rock, formed from cooled and solidified lava; reaching the seaside, the rocks transform into the coral reef limestone typical of Kenting, where all sorts of unique landscapes formed by long-term marine erosion can be seen, such as wave-cut cliffs and honeycomb rocks. Additionally, the biodiversity in this area is quite rich. The most common tropical coastal plants at Frog Stone Beach are the Taiwan Sago Palm and the Kadsura Coccinea. The Taiwan Sago Palm mainly grows in lowland and coastal areas, and due to its ornamental and edible nature, it is often subjected to human destruction; while Kadsura Coccinea is a plant that reproduces easily and often attracts the Asian Koel to nest in its branches, so when you hear bird songs in Frog Stone Coastal Park, don't doubt it, as those are the joyful greetings of the Asian Koel!
