Beimen Lagoon Introduction
The ecological environment of Beimen District belongs to the lagoon ecosystem, rich in fish, shrimp, shellfish, and mangrove landscapes. Various herons, water birds, mudskippers, and different types of crabs are commonly seen here, making it an attractive destination for lagoon eco-tourism. The most eye-catching feature is the black-faced spoonbill that visits from October to April each year. At dusk, groups of black-faced spoonbills gather and dance in the air, changing formations according to the wind direction, creating a spectacular scene. The mangrove trees used to grow abundantly in the marshy areas of the Beimen lagoon, west of the Beimen oyster farming area, but were later developed into reclaimed land or fish ponds, where many oyster racks can be seen placed in the lagoon, forming another unique coastal landscape. Under the Tainan government’s efforts to restore mangroves, there is an area of about 6 hectares of mangroves at the drainage outlet of Dougang in the south lagoon; at the mouth of the Jishui Creek, where silt accumulates more, mangroves are also regenerating, and water hyacinths have been introduced for planting. Two protection zones for mangroves have been set up at these two points, stunning visitors with a lush ecological landscape.
