Bird News from Nial Moores In continuing mild conditions (with temperatures rising from 7C early on to 10C), there were several hints of early spring migration at Igidae in east Busan. Species of note included a single Red-necked Grebe on … read more
Bird News from Jason Loghry and Mike Friel Mike Friel and I met up on Monday morning and headed for Suncheon Bay. We entered from the west, and on our way we passed a large flock of distant Rook. Unfortunately … read more
Bird News from Johan Kok My wife joined me for a leisurely walk along the Jung-gu section of the Taewhagang in Ulsan. This time we walked east toward Nam-gu, from the sports fields toward the foot bridge and a bit … read more
Bird News from Nial Moores with Patrick and Kate Hodgson Various Sites in the North and Northeast, January 11-16. Time was spent on Yeongjong and at the North River, followed by a drive to Chungju (11th); in Odae Mountain National … read more
Birds News from Jason Loghry I took a two-day hike at Jirisan National Park. On day 1, the plan was to start from Jungsan-ri to Cheonwangbong, and then on to sleep at Jangteomok Shelter. I packed food and water … read more
Bird News from Patrick Blake For the past two days I’ve been birding around the Gwangjuho Lake area, primarily at the Eco-Park of the same name. I’ve observed 49 different species over the two days, with some notable and unexpected … read more
Bird News from Johan Kok I went for a brief lunchtime walk at Daewangam Park near Ilsan beach. I decided to stay away from the weekend crowds and follow a small gully to a spot where I could look out … read more
Bird News from Johan Kok I drove up from Dong-gu in Ulsan along the coast to just north of Jujeon beach, stopping at every harbour town looking for seabirds. I returned via Buk-gu, stopping on the upper town section of the Taewhagang … read more
Bird News from Patrick Blake A sudden change in the weather cancelled my initial plans, but I still managed to get out and make the most of the Big Day 2015 fundraiser in Gwangju. Relying solely on public transportation, and … read more
Bird News from Chris Gibbins In Korea for the New Year to study gulls, Prof. Chris Gibbins found and photographed an adult Thayer’s Gull Larus thayeri at Gangneung in the morning of January 2nd, near to Gyeongpo Lake. He then … read more