Taipei City Government

Great news for birdwatchers! The 19th Taipei International Bird-watching Fair will take place on October 21 and 22 at the Guandu Nature Park. The event is co-organized by the Animal Protection Office and the Wild Bird Society of Taipei.
The theme for this year’s event is “Birdtopia of Happiness,” exploring the damage to the environment and challenges of survival caused by human beings from the avian perspective, hoping to encourage the public to explore possible solutions to the problem.
According to APO, Taiwan is located along 8 major bird migratory routes along Eastern Asia. They encompass 642 types of birds, including 27 endemic species and 56 subspecies. In Taiwan, observers can catch a glimpse of nearly 1/15 of the world’s avian species.
The Wild Bird Society of Taipei pointed out that the event this year comprises 6 major zones – Birdtopia, NGO Global Village, Eco-theater, Nature’s Classroom, Wild-view Screening Room, and Bird-watching Supply Station. There will be a variety of fun events, DIY lessons, games, and documentaries for visitors to enjoy.
Foreign groups participating in this year’s fair hail from countries including Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Cambodia.
During the bird-watching fair, admission to the Guandu Nature Park is free. For more information, please visit the Chinese activity website: http://birdfair.org.tw.