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Gaetgol Eco Park

Gyeonggi-do  >  South Korea

A wintering ground for birds of prey, buntings and waterfowl.

Added* by Inseo Choi
Most recent update 29 március 2026

Description

Gaetgol Ecology Park (갯골생태공원) is a grassy park which is a wintering ground for several migrant birds in Korea. The most iconic species you can see in this place are Short-eared Owl, Rough-legged Buzzard, Upland Buzzard and Hen Harrier.

The birds in this area might be exhausted because of some photographers who approach the birds too close. Please have birding etiquette and try not to disturb the birds.

Details

Access

Gaetgol Eco Park is located in Siheung City. You can access by car or by bus. Press P on the map for directions to the parking lot. You can take town buses that stop in front of the area.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Winter

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

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