Hen Information from Leslie Hurteau
A very wet however very pleasing weekend was spent in Seogwipo in early Might, the southern a part of Jeju Island. The morning of Might sixth was spent birdwatching in Cheonjiyeon waterfalls park, Saeseom Park, after which Geolmae Park, together with the higher path linking Geolmae with Cheonjiyeon. This space is extremely attractive with a wide range of vegetation, to the purpose the place it doesn’t even really feel like Korea. The truth that it’s within the second greatest metropolis on Jeju Island is much more superb. These parks are identified to be very productive all year long, with many rarities being noticed right here over time.
The primary half was spent in Cheonjiyeon, strolling up and down the principle path to the waterfall. Mandarin Geese had been discovered within the stream, and singing Black-naped Orioles and Dollarbirds could possibly be heard increased up within the cover. Within the harbour space, a Chinese language Egret was seen briefly resting on some washed up leaves.
Additional on at Saeseom Park, a small island linked by way of bridge, we had been welcomed by a superb male Black Paradise Flycatcher. It’s not usually you get nice seems to be at one out within the open like this, simply on the sting of the forest itself. Additional in a feminine was seen, in addition to a Mugimaki, buntings, thrushes, leaf warblers, and a calling Oriental Cuckoo.
Again as much as the paths above Cheonjiyeon, some Boreal Digging Frogs had been caught within the act, and a number of other extra heard. Additional up the path, in Geolmae, a beautiful male Narcissus Flycatcher was seen effectively. Different birds noticed primarily included the resident species akin to Warbling White-eyes, Brown-eared Bulbuls, Oriental Turtle Doves, and egrets.
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