Mangrove Wetland Park Introduction
The Mangrove Wetland Ecological Park is located west of Dapeng Bay, covering an area of approximately 13.5 hectares, primarily used for the restoration of mangroves. The nearby community utilizes household sewage and aquaculture wastewater through natural gravity flow, which is absorbed by the mangrove plants in the wetland, achieving purification effects. Due to its rich mangrove ecosystem, it also builds ecological tourism value. The mangrove distribution in the Dapeng Bay area is mainly concentrated in the following regions: Jianmei Township: After exploring the mangroves at the first ditch in Donggang, you can find mangroves near the community of Jianmei Township, decorated with coconut trees. In this lush scenery, you may carefully search and find mudskippers playing and foraging in the mudflats. First Ditch: Continuing south along Provincial Highway 17 leads to the First Ditch, which is also a mangrove growth area. In addition to observing mangrove ecology, it is also recommended to observe the "Sesarma crab." The mudflat is filled with small mounds, which are underground castles constructed by these diligent workers, making the mudflat full of ecological surprises. Linjian Ditch: Heading south along the First Ditch will lead you to the mangrove distribution area at Linjian Ditch, which attracts a large number of waterfowl, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. Birds: The bird species appearing in the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area include migratory birds and passage birds, mainly belonging to the heron family, sandpiper family, and rail family. The most common are herons, especially the Little Egret, followed by Cattle Egret, Great Egret, Grey Heron, and Yellow Bittern. Among the sandpipers, the most abundant are the Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper, while the Oriental Pratincole and Lesser Sand Plover are also seen frequently. Additionally, the Black-winged Stilt from the stilt family and the Purple Swamphen from the rails family are found in considerable numbers. Marine Species: Currently, several species of fiddler crabs have been discovered in Dapeng Bay, including the Horned Fiddler Crab, White-clawed Fiddler Crab, and Northern Mudflat Fiddler Crab. Male fiddler crabs have one noticeably large claw, which can extend up to three times the length of their carapace. The coloration of fiddler crabs changes with time and tidal variations; they are darker during the day and lighter at night. Fiddler crabs cannot adapt to overly dry environments and predominantly inhabit the intertidal zones of Dapeng Bay, where they can be found in mangroves, estuaries, and on beaches. Plant Species: Mangroves are a group of tall trees or shrubs that grow along coastlines or at the confluence of rivers and seas, predominantly found in tropical and subtropical regions. These plants generally have functions such as salt tolerance, windbreak, sand stabilization, flow reduction, wave dissipation, water purification, shore protection, providing habitats for wildlife, and creating an aesthetically pleasing environment. This area represents the southern boundary of mangrove distribution in Taiwan, currently only containing the sea amaranth from the amaranth family. The distribution area is mainly concentrated in the First Ditch of Donggang, Jianmei Township, and parts of the coastline of Dapeng Bay.
Mangrove Wetland Trail
Mangrove Wetland Aerial View
