"Egret and Crane Are Different"... Ulsan's 'Baekro Ecological School' Popular

Experience Egret Birdwatching and Bamboo Flute Making with a Nature Guide at Ulsan Taehwa-dong Bird Observation Deck until August 30

Citizens are birdwatching with telescopes at Taehwagang Baekro Ecological School.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Yong-woo] “Cranes are not herons. Among the birds belonging to the heron family, the white ones are called herons.” The ‘Heron Ecology School,’ which observes summer migratory herons visiting the bamboo groves of the Taehwa River in Ulsan, is gaining great popularity among citizens.

The Ulsan Taehwa River Ecotourism Council has been operating the ‘Heron Ecology School’ for citizens visiting the bamboo groves at the bird observation deck in Jung-gu from June 1 to August 31.

Due to the impact of COVID-19, the program is run mainly for on-site visitors without separate recruitment or promotion, but the response from citizens has been enthusiastic.

As of July 27, about 2,100 people have visited the Heron Ecology School. On weekdays, approximately 40 people participate daily, and on weekends, about 100 people join.

At the Heron Ecology School, participants can also experience side activities such as ‘Making Bamboo Flutes’ and ‘Creating My Own Taehwa River Badge.’

Natural environment interpreter Lee Jeong-ae said, “Not all herons are the same; there are species like the Grey Heron, Intermediate Egret, Great Egret, Little Egret, and Black-crowned Night Heron. Many people learn for the first time that cranes are not herons and that the Taehwa River provides a good environment for herons to raise their young.”

An official from Ulsan City said, “Visitors are amazed by the many birds and the high level of interest and active participation surprised even the interpreters,” adding, “We will continue to promote ecotourism programs that widely publicize the excellent ecological environment of the Taehwa River within the limits that do not disturb the birds.”

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