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Penghu offers trips to observe terns on uninhabited islets
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As there is no regular transport to the islets, tourists do not often get the opportunity to visit them, but for eager birders, now is the time
STAFF WRITER, WITH CNA
Friday, Jun 27, 2008, Page 2
Penghu County will offer a series of bird-watching activities next month to give enthusiasts a chance to observe the terns on some of Penghu¡¦s uninhabited islets, an organizer said yesterday.
Yeh Li-chin (¸ÄRµ^), president of the Wild Bird Society of Penghu, said five groups of bird watchers would be allowed to visit the islets from July 5 to Aug. 17, accompanied by ornithologists who will provide professional commentary.
MIGRATING ROUTE
Known for its sandy beaches, basalt rocks and blue skies, the county is home to an abundance of marine resources and lies on the migrating route of many birds.
The species of terns commonly spotted in Penghu include the brown noddy, bridled tern, roseate tern, little tern and greater crested tern, Yeh said.
RARE PEAK
Yeh said the society¡¦s planned activities would not only allow bird watchers to get close to the terns, but also offer a chance to see the county¡¦s uninhabited islets.
As there is no regular transportation to the islets, tourists can rarely visit them, she said.
Only 18 of the county¡¦s 90 islets are inhabited.
The birding group usually offers guided activities when the terns stop on their migration route at the islets for breeding.
The itineraries also include trips to the island¡¦s famous basalt rock coast, Yeh said.
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