Frog Rock Introduction
The Frog Stone is located by the seaside near Xiao Wan. It is a cute rock that resembles a frog, facing the ocean and sitting on a patch of grass, 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 catch it, or it might be anticipating the arrival of playmates and joyfully jumping into the sea to splash around. The Frog Stone stands about 60 meters high, and from the viewing platform at Kenting National Forest Recreation Area, the rock's silhouette looks just like a frog preparing to leap into the ocean, especially the outline of its eyes, which is nearly a perfect match. The Frog Stone and Dajian Mountain are both foreign rock blocks embedded in the Kenting mudstone layer. These blocks were enveloped in the mudstone, and because their rock type is much harder than the mudstone, they gradually emerged as independent rock masses after long-term erosion by wind and seawater. Within the Kenting Youth Activity Center, there is a coastal recreational trail leading to Frog Stone. Following the trail toward the coast, you can frequently see massive stones standing on either side of the path, which are composed of igneous rock formed from the cooling and solidification of lava. Reaching the seaside, the geology transforms into the more common coral reef limestone of Kenting, showcasing distinctive landscapes formed by long-term marine erosion, such as wave-cut cliffs and honeycomb rock. In addition, the local flora and fauna are quite rich. The most common tropical coastal plants at Frog Stone Beach are the Taiwanese fan palm and the indigenous heirloom begonia. The Taiwanese fan palm mainly grows in lowlands and by the sea; due to its ornamental and edible nature, it is easily subjected to human destruction. The heirloom begonia, on the other hand, is a plant that reproduces easily and often attracts the black-naped oriole to nest in its branches. So, when you hear the bird songs at Frog Stone Beach Park, don't doubt that it's the black-naped orioles joyfully greeting each other!
