Frog Rock Introduction
Frog Rock is located by the sea near Xiao Bay. It is a cute stone that resembles a frog, sitting on a patch of grass facing the ocean, or more accurately, hiding in the bushes. The seemingly calm frog appears to be pondering something, possibly waiting for prey to approach, then seizing the opportunity to capture it successfully, or it might be anticipating the arrival of playmates, and then joyfully jumping into the sea to play. About 60 meters high, Frog Rock, viewed from the Observation Pavilion in Kenting National Forest Recreation Area, resembles a frog preparing to leap into the sea, especially the contour of its eyes, which are almost an exact match. Frog Rock, along with Dajian Mountain, is an outcrop of foreign rocks embedded within the Kenting mudstone layer. These rocks are surrounded by mudstone layers, and due to their harder material compared to the mudstone, they gradually become exposed and form independent rock blocks after long-term erosion by wind and seawater. Within the Kenting Youth Activity Center, there is a coastal recreational trail leading to Frog Rock. As you walk along the trail towards the coast, you can occasionally see massive boulders standing on both sides of the path. These boulders are made of igneous rock, formed by the cooling and solidification of lava. When you reach the seaside, the geology transitions to the coral limestone common in Kenting, featuring unique landscapes formed by long-term sea erosion, such as sea-eroded caves and honeycomb rocks. Furthermore, the local flora and fauna are quite rich. The most common tropical coastal plants at Frog Rock are the Taiwanese sago palm and the hibiscus tiliaceus. The Taiwanese sago palm is mainly distributed in low-lying areas and coastal regions. Because it is both ornamental and edible, it is easily subjected to human destruction; the hibiscus tiliaceus, on the other hand, is a plant that reproduces easily and often attracts Eurasian wrens to build nests in its branches. So, when you hear the sound of birds chirping in Frog Rock Coastal Park, don’t be surprised; it is indeed the Eurasian wrens happily greeting each other!
