The blue-tailed bee eater (merops philippinus) is a unique summer migratory bird in Kinmen. It flies to Kinmen every April to dig holes, build nests, and breed. Because of its bright feather color and special breeding behavior, it has become the most eye-catching sight of Kinmen in summer. In order to let more people know about the ecology of the blue-tailed bee-eater, and to promote the correct ethics and attitude towards bird watching, the Kinmen National Park Headquarters, National Park Service (the Headquarters) will hold an event from May 20 (Saturday) to July 9 (Sunday). Every Saturday, Sunday and Dragon Boat Festival holiday, experts from the Kinmen County Wild Bird Society will provide wonderful ecological tours at Cihu Triangular bunker from 8:30 to 12:00.
In addition, to encourage parents and children to go outdoors and care for the natural ecology, two parent-child activities will be held from 09:30 to 11:00 am on May 28 (Sunday) and June 4 (Sunday). Through activity design and explanation, the interest of parents and children will be inspired, and then they will go on to understand the importance of blue-tailed bee-eater conservation. Finally, through painting, small works of their own of summertime with the blue-tailed bee-eater will be created by participants. Families with children aged 6 to 6th grade in the Kinmen area are welcome to sign up. Each person can register up to 4 people, 30 people per session. Registration is open from now on until the quota is full. Registration [link], please contact 0910-767815 for event inquiries, Miss Chen.
The Headquarters has reported that the nesting situation of the blue-tailed bee-eater is currently favorable. Fascinating ecological behaviors of these birds can be observed from the Cihu Triangular Bunker viewing platform. Everyone is cordially invited to come and witness the beauty of the blue-tailed bee-eater. During this event, all participants are encouraged to take part in the photo check-in activity on the Kinmen National Park fan page. Capture a photo with the blue-tailed bee-eater habitat at Cihu Triangular Bunker and upload it along with the phrase "Every summer, we have a date with the summer fairy." At the conclusion of the event, 30 individuals will be selected to receive related promotional materials as a token of appreciation.