Publication of the 2020 Gyeongsangnam-do Migratory Bird Habitat Simultaneous Monitoring Report
Investigation of 10 Major Wetlands (Migratory Bird Habitats) in Gyeongsangnam-do
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Gyeongsangnam-do Ramsar Environment Foundation published the '2020 Gyeongsangnam-do Simultaneous Monitoring Results Report on Major Migratory Bird Habitats' last year, which compiled the monitoring results of 10 major migratory bird habitats in Gyeongsangnam-do.
The major migratory bird habitats in Gyeongnam include 4 sites in Changwon City, 3 sites in Changnyeong County, 1 site in Gimhae City, 1 site in Goseong County, and 1 site in Hadong County, with a total of 182 bird species. A cumulative total of 163,074 individual birds visited Gyeongnam.
The legally protected species confirmed in this survey totaled 32 species, including Class Ⅰ species such as the Whooper Swan, Oriental Stork, Black-faced Spoonbill, Peregrine Falcon, and White-tailed Eagle.
Class Ⅱ species such as the Bean Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, and Swan Goose, totaling 23 species, as well as 24 natural monuments, visited Gyeongnam.
In particular, the Whooper Swan was confirmed at Junam Reservoir for the first time since the foundation began monitoring records.
Medium and large raptors such as the Peregrine Falcon and White-tailed Eagle regularly visit Gyeongnam every year.
According to the monitoring results, the major migratory bird habitats in Gyeongnam hold an important position on the East Asia-Australasian Flyway.
Many endangered and rare species are observed. They play an essential role as major wintering grounds for migratory birds by providing rest and food sources.
The simultaneous monitoring project of major migratory bird habitats in the province has been conducted once a month since 2013 to understand the habitat status of key species and the actual conditions of bird habitats by region.
This is to secure basic data for the management and enhancement of avian biodiversity.
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Jeon Jeom-seok, CEO of the Gyeongsangnam-do Ramsar Environment Foundation, said, "We will continue to conduct monitoring of major migratory bird habitats in Gyeongnam for efficient wetland ecosystem conservation and management, and strive to preserve Gyeongnam's avian biodiversity and habitats."
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