Sanctuary of Migratory Birds at Nakdonggang River Estuary

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.179

Category

동식물

Designated year

1966

Location

(특정 불가), 부산광역시— 부산광역시 강서구, 사상구, 사하구 일원

Coordinates

35.085611, 128.908108

Migrant birds move their breeding grounds or living sites according to season. The winter birds breed in the north regions and winter in Korea. The summer birds live from spring until fall in Korea, and then fly to southern regions. The representative migrant birds of Korea are Egrets, Cinereous Vulture, and Red-crowned Cran. The migrant habitat in the estuary of Nakdonggang River is between the Busan and Gimhae fields. Deltas are formed here. In the upper estuary are Ilungdo Island and Eulsukdo Island. The large delta is formed between the main stream of Nakdonggang River and Jungnipgang River. In the front part of the estuary are sand dunes that become large silt at low tide or estuary at high tide. Sand dunes are moved or removed by the overflowing waters of Nakdonggang River or typhoons. There are lots of animals and plants living in water at this site, which is a resting place for sea birds because it has not yet been developed. Therefore, the Snipe bird and species of Plover migrate through this site during spring and summer. The delta in the downstream area of Nakdonggang River does not freeze. The winter migrants flock regularly from November until March. Sometimes, the White-naped Crane, the Black-faced spoonbill, and the Oriental Pratincole can be found. The species and the number of migrants have been decreasing because of pollution. The migrant habitat in the downstream area of Nakdonggang River has biological and educational value because it is the largest one in Korea. This site is also important for studies on the development of ecosystems. Therefore, it is designated as a Natural Monument.

Location