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Manzhou Eagle Watching has become one of the most important annual events for birdwatchers. Manzhou Township is a river valley terrain surrounded by low mountains and hills. Due to this encircling natural barrier, it has become the best wind-sheltered area in Hengchun. Enriched with abundant vegetation, it also serves as the ideal winter habitat for gray-faced buzzards. This species is quite common in Taiwan as a passage migrant, breeding in Siberia, Northeast China, and Japan before migrating southward during autumn. Taiwan sits conveniently along the gray-faced buzzards’ migratory route, with the highest numbers observed around Double Tenth Day each year, earning them the nickname "National Day Birds." When migrating through Manzhou, gray-faced buzzards often rest in the Lide area. The top three eagle-watching sites are "Manzhou Bridge, Shanting Bridge, and Lide Bridge." These locations offer vast open spaces and unobstructed views, allowing visitors to witness breathtaking scenes of flocks arriving in formation. **Eagle-Watching Time:** Gray-faced buzzards typically pass through Taiwan from the first to the second weeks of October. Each day after 10 a.m., groups of migrating birds fly overhead toward Longluan Pond or She Ding Park, continuing their journey to the southern part of Manzhou Township. By midday they reach the area above Manzhou, marking the optimal eagle-watching time. The flocks rise with updrafts to certain heights, circling repeatedly before landing and taking off again. By dusk, they descend to rest on tree tops. At this time, it is known as "roosting eagles." **Eagle-Watching Equipment:** When preparing to watch eagles, "binoculars" and a "field guide" are essential tools to bring along. When observing gray-faced buzzards, it is advisable to keep detailed records of each observation, including time, location, and species noted. You can also closely observe the birds’ flying patterns to accumulate valuable birdwatching experience for future research and analysis. Avoid wearing bright-colored clothing, as it may provoke attacks from the flocks. **Gray-faced Buzzard Facts:** The gray-faced buzzard is also known as the National Day Bird. It has a gray facial patch, a gray-brown head with reddish tones, and white eyebrows and throat. This species is native to Siberia, Northeast China, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan. **Migratory Route:** Some gray-faced buzzard flocks travel via land routes from Siberia, Korea, and Northeast China. Others take sea routes through Japan and the Ryukyu Islands. Both routes converge into Northeast Taiwan, following the Central Mountain Range north to south to reach Hengchun Peninsula. The flocks rest for a while in Manzhou before continuing their journey across the Bashi Strait to spend winter in warmer climes.