Nakdonggang Estuary Seasonal Bird Migration Site
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| Address |
| Beach Area, Myeongji-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan |
| Description |
The Lower Nakdonggang River Seasonal Bird Migration Site was designated as a
natural monument on July 13, 1966, and it has a large river-mouth, sand dunes,
delta, Ilungdo Island, Eulsukdo Island and other islands. The snipes and
waterfowls stop by when they pass Korea during the fall and spring, and the
ducks and geese find their way here in the winter. This area, where the
Nakdonggang River and the South Sea meet, has over 150 species of birds, which
visit between October and March. You're most likely to see swans, and even
raptorial species like eagles and white-tailed eagles. It is a large area with
thick groves of reeds, which make it hard to approach by land. In order to watch
migratory birds, you should take a boat from Myeongji-dong harbor and get a
local guide to help you. The ideal time for bird watching is between 9am and
4pm. Eulsukdo Island is one of the places you absolutely cannot miss. It is a
delta island, and is well known as a paradise for over a hundred thousand birds.
It is an amazing sight to see some ultra-rare species of birds like the
white-naped cranes, the blackfaced spoonbills, and the white-tailed eagles, as
they arrive and spend the winter.
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| Directions |
1. At Hadan Station (Busan Subway 1)exit No.1, take a bus No. 300 or 502
and from
downtown Busan, take Bus No.58, No.58-1, or No.58-2 and get off
at Eulsukdo Rest
Area. Walk down or go to Myeongji-dong Port and rent a boat.
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| Information |
- Gangseo-gu County Office Tourist Office
Tel: +82-51-970-4066
(Kor)
- Admission Fee : Free
- Regular Round trip : Approximately a ride
every hour from 9am to 4pm.
One-way ride: 2,000 won
- Boat Rental Service
: 9am~ 4pm, About 100,000won
* Try to get help from the locals at the
Hagu-eon fishing village or at Myeongji-dong Port.
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