Geumgang Estuary Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Seocheon)

The Geumgang Estuary Barrage is located between Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do and Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do. After the completion of the Geumgang Estuary Barrage in 1990, winter migratory birds began to visit, and the Geumgang Estuary became the best birdwatching spot in Korea where you can see migratory birds up close. The Geumgang Estuary Migratory Bird Sanctuary, not far from the Bird Ecology Exhibition Hall, is the largest migratory bird sanctuary in Korea and is considered the first scenic spot of the Geumgang River and the second scenic spot of Seocheon. Every winter, tens of thousands of rare migratory birds such as Baikal teals, mallards, and black-headed gulls fly in to create a spectacular sight, with over 40 species and 50 individuals visiting. In particular, the synchronized flight of Baikal teals taking off with a majestic flapping sound overwhelms viewers with the mystery of nature. A 1.3km section from the Bird Ecology Exhibition Hall to the Geumgang Ecological Park has been developed with a bicycle path, bird observation facilities, and a bird ecology park, with sculptures installed. Inside the Geumgang Ecological Park, there are two migratory bird observation decks where you can see the entire sanctuary at a glance.