First order of the day
It’s Day 4 of the Taiwan trip and I’m starting the day with another quick early birding session at a nearby park. Yongquan Park is located in Taichung at the site of a former sugar factory during the Japanese occupation era.
The park is built around a large central pond with boardwalks, walkways and an observation deck surrounding the pond. It didn’t take long for me to spot something interesting: a pair of Common Moorhens foraging at the banks of the pond.
There was also an enclosure and feeding station where I saw some Muscovy Ducks and Mallards. Here’s a photo of the Muscovy Ducks going for a swim with the Common Moorhen.
Meanwhile, a Brown Shrike was perched high on a tree looking to catch some insects off the grass for breakfast.
House Swifts can also be seen constantly flying over the pond to catch flying insects.
Lastly, a nice close up of a Light-vented Bulbul resting on a handrail with decent lighting.
eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S317412960
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