In icy conditions, a rapid survey was carried out at the Goseong coastline in Daejin harbor and lighthouse as well as Hwajinpo lagoon and coastal area, plus the small streams near Ganseong (South river – Namcheon; North river – Bukcheon, … read more
Bird News from Nial Moores A 10-km hike along the Nakdong River north of the estuarine barrage in very bright and cold conditions (with a minimum -8C and a high of 2C) produced a total of 66 species, with several … read more
Bird News from Nial Moores with Cheong Hyun-Deok (KBS PD) and team Another day in the Nakdong Estuary with the KBS documentary team, this time spent largely in heavy overcast and light rain before the arrival of clear skies heralding … read more
Bird News from Nial Moores with Mike Danzenbaker, Lee Hung and Angus Wilson The highlight of a few hours spent in much milder weather (with a morning low of +2C) in Namhansanseong was a close encounter with a group of … read more
Bird News from Nial Moores with Mike Danzenbaker, Lee Hung and Angus Wilson More than 90 species recorded during a day back in and around Gunsan, where the weather was much milder and brighter than during the whiteout on the … read more
Bird News from Nial Moores with Mike Danzenbaker, Lee Hung and Angus Wilson Cold and snowy in Cheorwon, with a low of -10C rising to a midday high of -8C, followed by sunshine and rather milder conditions in the afternoon. … read more
Bird News from Nial Moores with Mike Danzenbaker, Lee Hung and Angus Wilson In continuing very cold conditions, with a dawn low of -18C and a high of -8C, most of the day was spent at the National Arboretum east … read more
Bird News from Nial Moores with Mike Danzenbaker, Lee Hung and Angus Wilson Several excellent highlights despite the rapidly deteriorating weather, including five Relict Gull, two Chinese Nuthatch, four Oriental Stork, two Long-billed Dowitcher, a presumed First-winter female Black-throated Thrush, … read more
Bird News from Nial Moores with Mike Danzenbaker, Lee Hung and Angus Wilson On the 4th, a quick trip to the Nakdong Estuary prospecting for Relict Gull (by NM only) ended without success – though an outstanding highlight came in … read more
Bird News from Nial Moores with Prof. Kaei Nasu In mild but breezy conditions with a falling tide sadly no joy at the Nakdong Estuary in finding Relict Gull – with the best compensation a wonderul but still long-range adult … read more