Frog Rock Introduction
Frog Rock is located near Xiaowan Beach and is a charming stone that resembles a frog. It faces the ocean, perched on a patch of grass, or more accurately, hiding among the grass; the composed frog seems to be contemplating something, perhaps waiting for prey to approach before springing into action to capture it, or it might be looking forward to the arrival of a playmate, ready to joyfully jump into the sea to splash around. Standing about 60 meters high, Frog Rock can be seen from the Observation Pavilion in Kenting National Forest Recreation Area, where its silhouette resembles that of a frog preparing to leap into the ocean, especially in the contours of its eyes, which seems almost identical. Together with Dajianshan, Frog Rock is an extrusive rock contained within the Kenting Mudstone layer. These rocks, covered in mudstone, are much harder than the mudstone itself. After long-term erosion by wind and sea, they gradually become exposed as independent rock formations. Inside the Kenting Youth Activity Center, there is a coastal recreation trail leading to Frog Rock. As you advance along the trail towards the coastline, you can often see massive rocks standing on either side, composed of igneous rock formed from the cooling and solidification of lava. When you reach the seaside, the geology transforms into the coral reef limestone typical of Kenting. Here, you can find unique landscapes shaped by long-term sea erosion, such as sea caves and honeycomb rock formations. Moreover, the area's flora and fauna are quite rich. The most common tropical coastal plants at Frog Rock Beach are the Taiwan Beach Palm and the Hanguo Begonia. The Taiwan Beach Palm is primarily found in lowland and coastal areas and is often subject to human destruction due to its ornamental and edible nature; on the other hand, the Hanguo Begonia is a plant that thrives easily and often attracts the Eurasian blue tit to nest in its branches. Therefore, the bird songs you hear upon visiting Frog Rock Beach Park are indeed the cheerful greetings of the Eurasian blue tit!
