Hsin Chen Park Introduction
Budai is not only a granary for wetlands but also a treasure trove of environmental ecology, featuring many habitats and birdwatching spots for migratory birds. Among these, the Nanbudai Wetland Xincen Park is the best observation point, where one can see Black-faced Spoonbills and various bird species from over 200 meters away. Recreational facilities such as birdwatching walls, activity squares, trails, and parking spaces along the windbreak offer a comfortable birdwatching environment for domestic and international scholars, experts, and birdwatching enthusiasts. The Nanbudai Salt Fields Wetland covers an area of approximately 722.21 hectares. According to the survey results from 2020, bird species observed include the Black-faced Spoonbill, cormorants, Anatidae (including Mandarin Duck, Mallard, and Shoveler), Little Grebe, Red-necked Phalarope, Black-headed Gull, Larus crassirostris, Eurasian Spoonbill, Eastern Stone-curlew, and other waders, as well as Little Egret and Night Heron. On that day, the number of Black-faced Spoonbills observed reached as high as 639. The plant species in the area include Taiwan Ficus, Melia azedarach, Phragmites australis, and Dragon's Beard Grass, while various aquatic organisms such as fish, shrimp, and shellfish, as well as aquatic plants like seaweed, algae, tasselweed, and stonewort, contribute to its rich ecological diversity.
