Beimen Lagoon Introduction
The ecological environment of Beimen District belongs to a lagoon ecosystem, rich in fish, shrimp, shellfish, and mangrove landscapes. Many egrets, waterfowl, mudskippers, and various crabs can often be observed, showcasing the allure of lagoon ecotourism. The most remarkable sight is the black-faced spoonbill, which arrives as a guest from October to April each year. At dusk, flocks of black-faced spoonbills congregate and dance in the sky, changing formations according to the wind direction, creating a spectacular scene. The Avicennia marina mangrove once thrived in the marshy area of Beimen Lagoon, west of the Beimen oyster farming area, but was later developed into land reclamation or fish ponds, where many oyster racks can often be seen placed in the lagoon, forming another unique coastal landscape. Under the Tainan government's efforts to restore mangroves, there is a mangrove area of about 6 hectares at the estuary of the Tougang Drainage in the southern lagoon area; in the Beimen lagoon area, where sediment is more abundant at the estuary of the Jishui River, Avicennia marina has also started to repopulate, and plants like Aegiceras corniculatum have been introduced. These two areas have been designated as mangrove protection zones, astonishing visitors with their lush ecological scenery.
