As my Fulbright time winds down, I have more sightings to share, in and outside Taipei, of human-bird connections past and present. One day the subway greeted me with photos of elegant birds of Taiwan.
Read MoreReal Birds — December 2018
While not a serious bird watcher, I’ve been fortunate to witness some of Taiwan’s endemic and migratory birds. When I applied for my Fulbright project, I knew Taiwan was a mecca for live birds as well as bird art, and Guandu especially was a prime location.
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Traditional ceramic roof ornaments at the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial in Taipei
Look Up — Mid October 2018
One of the first sights to catch my eye in Taipei was the classic Chinese roof ornament or “roof charm” showing a man sitting on a bird, usually a chicken or phoenix, which was traditionally the first in a series of ceramic “walking beasts” on the roof ridge of important buildings.
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Rooster float seen on October 10—“Double 10th Day”—Taiwan’s National Day that celebrates the beginning of the Republic of China in Taiwan
Bird Study in Taiwan — October 2018
What Do You Know About Taiwan?
Taiwan is an independent democratic state in East Asia, officially called the Republic of China (ROC). It’s a compact mountainous island located off the coast of mainland China.
Read MoreWelcome to Taipei and TNUA — September 2018
I’ve arrived in Taiwan for my five-month Fulbright adventure, and I’m staying just outside the city at Taipei University of the Arts, in a guest room on a very beautiful campus.
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