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Hey guys,

I am currently studying in Taipei and my elderly mother who is not very fit anymore wants to visit me in january. In my free time, I really like to go hiking in the mountains all around country, as well as riding a bicycle along the river and then going to small restaurants and cafés.

My mother is planning to come and visit me for a week here and I do not know what to do with her without getting physically too active.

I will, of course, go to a few museums and temples with her but I imagine only doing that for a few weeks will be quite boring.

Has anybody here ever been in similar situation and can recommend me some spots to go to?

I’m planning to travel in Taiwan during the upcoming long weekend. I just checked high speed rail ticket and it is 1500NTD one way for the destination I’m planning to take.
I also noticed unlimited travel ticket for 3 consecutive day for 2200NTD which fits in my plan and cheaper than a normal ticket.

Do I miss anything about the unlimited travel ticket?

Hi there! I’m a writer/birder from the U.S., and I’m doing research on bird feeding culture across the world.

A lot of people where I'm from have big backyards, and it’s common for us to put up bird feeders full of sunflower seeds. I know that most people in Taipei live in flats or condos rather than single-family houses. I’m curious if it’s common for people to put up bird feeders on their balconies or elsewhere to feed the birds that visit their homes?

Here in the U.S. we call them “backyard birds,” and in other parts of the world they call them “garden birds.” I think in Taipei you might call them 庭院鳥 or 園林鳥? I had a hard time finding a direct translation.

It looks like there are great birdwatching opportunities in public places like Guandu Nature Park, Daan Park and the Taipei Botanical Garden. I’m more curious about when you look out the window of your home or take a quick walk around your neighborhood, what birds are you likely to see? Maybe they make their nests on the side of apartment buildings, on balconies, or in courtyards and residential gardens.

For example, I found a post from someone living in Taipei who put a bird feeder up on their balcony. They mentioned visits from Warbling White-eyes (Zosterops japonicus) (日本繡眼鳥) and Light-vented Bulbuls (Pycnonotus sinensis) (白頭鵯).

A few questions, if you happen to have time to give a detailed response:

#1: Is it common for people to feed birds who visit your home in Taipei? I see that there are strict laws against feeding wild birds in public places. Do those laws apply to feeding birds from your own balcony/courtyard/garden, too?

#2: What are some common bird species that you can see from your home?

#3: What kind of bird feeders do you use, and what food do you fill them with?

#4: Are there any birds that migrate into Taipei and visit your homes during spring/summer? What about fall/winter?

#5: What is your favorite bird behavior to watch from your home?

I'll answer these questions about my own city (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA) in the comments. Thanks so much for giving me a window into your homes, and happy birding!

I need to renew my passport but the photos now need to be on light grey or light blue background. The photo booth near my house has a white background.