Breeding Ground of Egrets and Grey Herons in Apgok-ri, Hoengseong

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.248

Category

동식물

Designated year

1973

Location

횡성군, 강원특별자치도— 강원 횡성군 서원면 압곡리 산186-2번지

Coordinates

37.493172, 127.886836

An egret lives widely in the tropical and temperate regions and in all areas in Korea except the highland in Baekdusan Mountain. It reproduces in Korea from early spring to late autumn, and it can be seen in streams, lakes, and tideland. It reproduces mainly in a pine tree and a ginkgo tree. The grey heron is the biggest bird in the white heron family, reproducing in all areas in Korea in summer. A small group of herons spend winter in the southern region and island region. It lives in a rice field, a stream, a coast, and a tideland and feeds on frogs, fish, and snakes. The Breeding Ground of Egrets and Grey Herons in Apgok-ri is located in Yeongsan Mountain in the western part of the town and in Apsan Mountain in the northern part of the town. At the top of Yeongsan Mountain is a forest of 200~300-year-old pine trees; on the hillside of Apsan Mountain are 90-year-old pine trees and Quercus dentatas and Quercus acutissimas. About 20 years ago, groups of herons used to breed here, but they have decreased in number. Today, mostly Egrets live here. Since this place has been damaged by people who visit here, this place is designated and protected as a natural monument.

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