Mangrove Wetland Park Introduction
The Mangrove Wetland Ecological Park, located to the west of Dapeng Bay, covers an area of approximately 13.5 hectares and is primarily used for mangrove restoration. Nearby communities utilize natural gravity to discharge household sewage and aquaculture wastewater, which is absorbed by the mangrove plants in the wetland, achieving a purification effect. This area, rich in mangrove ecosystems, also builds ecological tourism value. The mangrove distribution areas in Dapeng Bay are mainly concentrated in the following regions: Jianmei Township: After exploring the mangroves of the first drainage ditch in Donggang, you can find mangroves adorned with coconut trees next to the Jianmei Township community, where, amidst lush greenery, you can seriously search for mudskippers playing and foraging on the mudflats. First Drainage Ditch: Continuing south along Provincial Highway 17 leads to the site of the first drainage ditch, which is also a mangrove growth area. In addition to admiring the mangrove ecosystem, one of the recommended subjects for observation here is the "fiddler crab." Small mounds everywhere on the mudflat indicate the underground castles built by this group of industrious architects, providing an astonishing ecological experience. Linbian Drainage Ditch: Continuing south from the first drainage ditch, you can reach the mangrove distribution area of the Linbian drainage ditch, which attracts large numbers of water birds, making it a paradise for birdwatching enthusiasts. Birds: The bird species observed in Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area include migratory and transient birds, predominantly herons, shorebirds, and rail species that favor activities in muddy wetland areas. Among them, herons are the most numerous, particularly the little egret, followed by the great egret, eastern grey heron, and yellow bittern. The shorebird species include the calidrid, with numerous sightings of the curlew sandpiper, black-tailed godwit, and the Eastern collar-plover, as well as substantial numbers of the black-winged stilt and the purple swamphen from the rail family. Marine Life: Currently, Dapeng Bay has discovered the presence of the mesquite fiddler crab, white fan fiddler crab, northern curved claw fiddler crab, and triangular fiddler crab, among others. The male fiddler crab has one noticeably large claw that can extend nearly three times the length of its body shell. The color of fiddler crabs changes with time and tides, with darker colors during the day and lighter at night. Fiddler crabs cannot adapt to overly dry environments and are commonly found in the intertidal zones of Dapeng Bay, particularly around mangroves, estuaries, and beaches. Plants: Mangroves are a group of tall trees or shrubs growing along the coasts of seas and rivers or at the confluence of seas and rivers, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions. These plants generally have functions such as salt tolerance, wind resistance, stabilizing sand, slowing currents, wave attenuation, water quality purification, shoreline protection, providing wildlife habitats, and creating beautiful environments. This area represents the southern limit of mangrove distribution in Taiwan, with the only remaining species being the sea trumpet from the verbenaceae family. The distribution areas are mainly concentrated in the first drainage ditch of Donggang, Jianmei Township area, and parts of the coastline of Dapeng Bay.
Mangrove Wetland Trail
Mangrove Wetlands Overlook
