Author Archives: Robin Newlin

Eocheong-do, April 17-24

Bird News from Robin Newlin     Little Egret Egretta Garzetta ©Robin Newlin     Strong winds kept the boats in port on the 16th. Arriving mid-day on 4’17, I did an afternoon’s reconnaissance of the southern part of the island, … read more

Hwaseong, December 7

Birding News from Robin Newlin and Im Kwang Wan A relatively quiet morning only in limited parts of Hwaseong: highlights were several Eurasian Coots, Little Grebes, Shovelers, Falcated Ducks, Mallards, Gadwalls and Eurasian Teal, all (except probably the grebes) put … read more

Cheolwon, December 5

Birding News from Robin Newlin A short trip to frigid Cheolwon: my first stay at the comfortable Durumi (Crane) Pension near the Togyo Reservoir. On the Hantang River from a crane-watching hide: an attractive visa of ice-crusted river, reeds, mountains, … read more

Gangwha-do, November 22

Bird News from Robin Newlin and Im Kwang Wan Despite morning rain and on-and-off fog, a good day for raptors: several Kestrels, a Peregrine, 4 Eastern Buzzards, 2 or 3 Upland Buzzards including a handsome dark-phase, and one possible vulpinus … read more

National Arboretum, November 21

Bird News from Robin Newlin A somewhat quiet day: (other than bulldozing horns in the north corner and small-group loudspeaker tours) with an overall feel of small numbers. 1 Wren, 40 Yellow-throated Buntings, scattered Great, Marsh, Long-tailed and Varied Tits, … read more