The Forest
A whole forest to explore, at your own pace.
Stand on the path early in the morningand watch the light come down through the trees.Moss covers the old stone walls,and lichen clings to the bark of the cedars.After heavy rain, we've even seen crabs.At night, you'll often hear owls.
Our Neighbours
A few of the creatures we've met here.
Day
Swinhoe's pheasantWanders out of the trees, then slowly back in. 
Swinhoe's tree lizardBasks on the stone wall and glances up at you. 
SwallowtailAlways finds the one sunny stone. 
Formosan macaqueLounges on a branch, more relaxed than any of us. 
MantisStays perfectly still, and waits. 
SkinkThat blue tail really stands out against the moss.
After Rain
MossA little greener after every rain. 
Tree frogThe rain's stopped, but it's staying put. 
Giant elephant earLeaves big enough to shelter under. 
Box turtleSlowly emerges from the fallen leaves. 
Taiwan molePops its head up out of the soil. 
MushroomsA little cluster on a fallen log.
Night
Collared scops owlOften heard, rarely seen. 
Rhinoceros beetleSipping sap from a tree trunk. 
FireflyResting on a fern, tail glowing.
Some photos are for illustration only.
Firefly Season
On spring nights, switch off the lights.One by one, little lights appear in the dark,like the Milky Way.
Usually from late March to early May, depending on the weather. April is the best time.
Out in the Forest
A few more places among the trees.
