Kenting National Park and WBS Pingtung are set to host the Jonkea Raptors Festival 2024, celebrating the migration of raptors through Taiwan. This event highlights the passage of migratory species, such as Chinese Sparrowhawks and Gray-faced Buzzards, which are currently making their way through the region.
The festival will feature various activities focused on raptor observation and conservation, offering participants a chance to engage with experts and learn more about these remarkable birds and their habitats.
Jonkea Raptor Festival 2024
Kenting National Park, located on the Hengchun Peninsula at the southernmost tip of Taiwan, is renowned as Taiwan’s first national park. Its rich ecological resources and moderate geographical location make it a vital stopover for migratory birds, with over 200 species recorded, particularly during the autumn raptor migration.
The park hosts a variety of raptor-watching activities each year, and this year is no exception. Highlights include special exhibitions on birds of prey, on-site interpretation sessions, and drawing activities suitable for all ages. Visitors can also participate in raptor-watching tours and attend the much-anticipated Eagle Watching Expo, making it a fantastic opportunity for education and enjoyment in this unique natural setting.
Established in 1982, Kenting National Park is one of Taiwan’s earliest national parks. It was created after World War II and is located in Pingtung County. The park features diverse terrains, including coastal forests, low-elevation primary forests, and striking landscapes like uplifted coral reefs.
This variety of ecosystems supports a rich biodiversity, making it a crucial area for conservation and ecological study. The unique environmental conditions contribute to the park’s status as a key habitat for numerous species, enhancing its significance in regional conservation efforts.
Activities at Jonkea Raptor Festival
As the following is translated from Chinese, I can only provide what is translated. The main event is the Manzhou Eagle Watching Expo, but it could be something else, so please check when you are there. Below are the activities for both days.
12 October 2024 – Saturday
- 14:00 – 17:00 – Pingtung Bird Club environmental education booth, our volunteer environmental education booth, community and friendly agriculture booths, local workers and youth brand character market, environmental cinema, writing life activities, level-breaking games, eagle watching.
- 15:00 – 16:30 – Children’s colouring competition, children’s painting competition awards, main stage performance activities
- 18:30 – 20:30 – Bird experts share the journey of birds of prey, and the venue is the Hengchun Folk Song Museum.
The main venue for all the general activities and events will be the Manzhou Junior High School in Manzhou Township.
13 October 2024 – Sunday
- 14:00 – 17:00 – Pingtung Bird Club environmental education booth, our volunteer environmental education booth, community and friendly agriculture booths, local workers and youth brand character market, environmental cinema, writing life, level-breaking games, hawk watching.
- 17:00-19:00 – Nantou Dear Philharmonic Orchestra performance will be held at the Maobitou Park.
Jonkea Raptor Festival 2024
- Date: 12-13 October 2024
- Time: 2.30 – 5.00 PM
- Venue: Manzhou Junior High School Playground, Kenting National Park
- More Info: Jonkea Raptor Festival
Jonkea Raptor Festival
Conclusion
For those attending the Jonkea Raptor Festival 2024, I hope you have a great time there. Hopefully, for the next event in 2025, Birdwatching Asia can attend this raptor festival for media coverage. We are the only bird-related media company in Asia and aim to promote birdwatching to everyone.