It was a magical evening for me at Gaomei Wetlands. Situated in QingShui (清水) District of TaiChung (台中) it took about a 20 min drive from Tai Chung city.
It was extremely windy at the wetlands. The wind turbines which were situated along a water break were constantly turning and generating electricity.
R and I took a long slow walk out on the wooden walkway. The winds grew increasingly stronger as we ventured out towards the sea.
The wind made it extremely cold and I wished that I had taken my jacket along instead of leaving it in the car. My hands were icy cold after we returned from the walk.
Two dramatically different scenes unfolded before me while venturing out on the walkway. To the right I could see a sea of lush green grass which was vibrating in the wind.
On the left by stark contrast was the muddy flats of the wetland where if one looked carefully they would be able to spot the tiny inhabitants.
The tiny inhabitants which I am referring to are the fiddler crabs. They are really unusual as they have an extremely large claw while most crabs which I have seen have claws of the same size.
It was really interesting seeing these crabs scuttling along the wetland. Do you know that only the males have the gigantic cheliped (Claw). He waves the “halberd” to attract the females and expel the other males. The female uses two tiny chelipeds to feed.
Beside crabs we also saw this crane which seems to be fishing. It was alone and kept lowering it’s head in the water periodically.
I couldn’t get a better close up of this flock of birds as they were rather far away from the walkway. They too seem to be looking for food.
There were many people who went down to walk in the mud at the wetlands. R and I gave it a miss as we didn’t bring slippers and I didn’t fancy sinking my feet into the squishy mud.
We waited to see the sun set and it touch the horizon but unfortunately we were unable to see that scene as it was too cloudy that day. The sun got covered by the clouds as it set. Maybe another time if I do get to visit that place again.
Wonderful photos. You captured the most beautiful walk.
I love the photos. Beautiful place. Were you with your kids? It seems like an educational eco-walk 🙂
@Marie,
the kids were not with us but we will be bringing them to the place when we next visit it later on this year 🙂
Looks like it’s just you and the husband? nice to see you got some alone time 🙂 the mud actually looks very inviting to walk onto, haha, but I also wouldn’t like the cleanup needed right after
Lovely photos! Love the ones with the pier and the windmills! x
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Beautiful photos. My favorite is the one with the wind in your hair and the crabs.
What a beautiful spot. I love your shots of the cloudy sky and ocean. The wetlands remind me a lot of the wildlife refuge in Port Aransas Nature Preserve in Texas.
Beautiful photos love the scenic ones 🙂
Have a tanfastic week 🙂
Thats a real stunning place to visit! Lovely to see that you are having fun in there too!
Lovely photos! 🙂
What an experience, it’s beautiful there!
Gorgeous photos. I especially like the last one with the muted sun reflection.
Great photos, what a neat walkway someone has designed. I would not want to walk in the mud either!
Gorgeous pictures. Thanks for adding such beauty to Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday!
Shellie
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I love the crab pictures!
It looks like something straight out of a dream. How surreal. It’s too bad it was cold. What a great place to stay, and look at!
Love how the sun glistens off the water. Nice way to spend the evening!
Wow! Nice place. It looks serene and relaxing.
What a lovely spot. Those crabs are cute!
Despite the cold it looks well worth the time to explore
Mollyxxx
I would be staying on the boardwalk too! It’s beautiful and the people on the mud make for interesting photos!
Wren x
You took really good pictures Sis, I like the idea of Wefie! Super cute. I’m sure you had a wonderful time exploring this beautiful place.
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Lovely photos Dom. You look so pretty. Wish to visit such place too. A very relaxing place for couples 🙂
Mommy Maye
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The place is beautiful with all the windmills. I wonder how much power those turbines can produce.
Are those offshore windturbines? It is great to visit a different ecosystem like a wetland. Different flora and fauna from the usual mountains/beaches.
Love your nature photos. I had heard about a crab with one bigger claw, but didn’t know its name until I read this post.
Love the photos Dominique. I would love to walk on that wooden walkway as well.
I love the way you captured the crabs and birds.
what a beautiful place that you can just stare from morning till eve.