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S A T U R D A Y , M A R C H 2 7 , 2 0 1 0 P A G E   1 3 Sansia Tsu-shih Temple — a temple of birds 三峽祖師廟 「鳥廟」名聲傳 he artist Li Mei-shu (1902-1983) supervised bird species represented in the Tsu-shih temple the restoration of the Tsu-shih Temple in carvings were very realistic. He believes Li Mei- TSansia in Taipei County. Not only has it been shu was not only an artist, but also an early bird called a hall of eastern art, it is also a temple of lover. These works of art represent a record of rare birds that any ornithologist visiting Taiwan must bird species, and are a reflection of environmental visit. In a survey by the Taiwan International Bird- conservation. ing Association five years ago, thecarvings inside Liao later found one of Li’s sons, Li Ching-kuang, the temple included more than 1,000 birds of 106 who heads the Li Mei-shu Memorial Gallery, and different kinds. Of these, seven kinds are unique told him of this. Unexpectedly, Li Ching-kuang told to Taiwan. Thanks to the Internet and the sprea