{"id":25796,"date":"2022-05-04T21:51:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T12:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birdskoreablog.org\/?p=25796"},"modified":"2022-05-18T19:31:46","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T10:31:46","slug":"east-coast-of-jeju-island-march-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdskoreablog.org\/?p=25796","title":{"rendered":"East Coast of Jeju Island, March 19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bird news from Leslie Hurteau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A belated post on a fine day of birding on the east coast of Jeju Island on March 19th. The weather was rather stormy for most of the day, until clearing up a bit in late afternoon. The day started driving along the north coast heading east, making stops along spots that looked interesting on the map, as well as key points visiting previously in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Red-breasted Merganser Mergus<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>serrator<\/em> \ubc14\ub2e4\ube44\uc624\ub9ac<\/strong>, a fairly regular winter visitor to Jeju. \u00a9 Leslie Hurteau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Taimyr Gull Larus heuglini taimyrensis<\/em> \uc904\ubb34\ub2ac\ub178\ub791\ubc1c\uac08\ub9e4\uae30<\/strong>, relatively common on Jeju coasts in the winter. \u00a9 Leslie Hurteau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Glaucous Gull Larus hyperboreus<\/em> \ud770\uac08\ub9e4\uae30<\/strong>, looking particularly pale and ready to move north. \u00a9 Leslie Hurteau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A stop near Sehwa had the first interesting bird of the day, a Glaucous Gull<\/strong>, which was found when scanning a large group of gulls. This was one of two individuals recorded on Jeju this winter, with the other on the southwest coast. Other birds of interest were Red-breasted Mergansers<\/strong>, Pelagic Cormorants<\/strong>, and many ducks such as Northern Pintails<\/strong>, Gadwalls<\/strong>, Eurasian Wigeons<\/strong>, and Falcated Ducks<\/strong>, the latter of which was particularly common on Jeju this winter. Before leaving, a Carrion Crow<\/strong> was seen perched on a post. This species is nowhere near as common on Jeju as the Large-billed Crow<\/strong>, and appears to be quite localised in certain areas of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carrion Crow Corvus corone<\/em> \uae4c\ub9c8\uadc0<\/strong>, generally only found in certain areas on Jeju, and perhaps easily confused with Large-billed Crows and Rooks in the winter. \u00a9 Leslie Hurteau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Leucistic Eastern Spot-billed Duck Anas<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>zonorhyncha<\/em> \ud770\ubea8\uac80\ub465\uc624\ub9ac<\/strong> in the foreground, and an Eastern Spot-billed x Mallard hybrid in the background. \u00a9 Leslie Hurteau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Grey Herons Ardea cinerea<\/em> \uc65c\uac00\ub9ac<\/strong> sheltering from strong winds. \u00a9 Leslie Hurteau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Seongsan wetland was the next stop, where many ducks were still remaining. Barn Swallows<\/strong> and Buff-bellied Pipits<\/strong> were seen in the canola fields adjacent to the wetlands, and large groups of ducks including Eastern Spot-billed Ducks<\/strong>, Mallards<\/strong>, Eurasian Green-winged Teals<\/strong>, Eurasian Wigeons<\/strong>, Northern Pintails<\/strong>, Falcated Ducks<\/strong>, Tufted Ducks<\/strong>, and Common Pochards<\/strong>. In among the Common Pochards<\/strong> in a quieter part of the wetland was a female Canvasback<\/strong> previously reported in this area. Along the nearby coast was an Arctic Loon<\/strong>, a species that was somewhat hard to find this winter along the coasts of Jeju. Aside from the Canvasback, the highlight bird of this area was a Caspian Tern<\/strong> that had been seen on Jeju since November 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seongsan Wetland eBird Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Barn Swallows Hirundo rustica<\/em> \uc81c\ube44<\/strong> show up rather early on Jeju compared to the rest of Korea. \u00a9 Leslie Hurteau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Buff-bellied Pipit Anthus rubescens<\/em> japonicus<\/em> \ubc2d\uc885\ub2e4\ub9ac<\/strong> \u00a9 Leslie Hurteau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Falcated Duck Mareca<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>falcata<\/em> \uccad\uba38\ub9ac\uc624\ub9ac<\/strong> \u00a9 Leslie Hurteau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The next and final stop was Hado wetland, possibly one of the best spots for birdwatching on Jeju throughout the year (with winter being the best time). Within five minutes of arriving I had found what I came for, an adult Greater Spotted Eagle<\/strong>. It came flying in following an Eastern Buzzard<\/strong>. I was very fortunate to get nice long views for a few minutes as it soared over the wetland, almost as if it knew how many times I tried finding it this past winter. In addition to the eagle, other highlights were Osprey<\/strong>, plenty of ducks (similar species as Seongsan) including a couple spot-billed x mallard hybrids, and three Bar-tailed Godwits<\/strong> that flew in just as I was leaving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hado Wetland eBird Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Caspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia<\/em> \ubd89\uc740\ubd80\ub9ac\ud070\uc81c\ube44\uac08\ub9e4\uae30<\/strong> resting on a rock with several ducks and cormorants. \u00a9 Leslie Hurteau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Caspian Tern taking flight after I accidentally flushed it. Thankfully it returned to its original spot shortly after. \u00a9 Leslie Hurteau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga<\/em> \ud56d\ub77c\uba38\ub9ac\uac80\ub3c5\uc218\ub9ac<\/strong> \u00a9 Leslie Hurteau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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