Wildlifeof Korea
Wildlife in Ganghwa Island
Incheon
A large island at the mouth of the Han River, fringed by tidal flats where black-faced spoonbills feed in summer after breeding on small islets offshore. The southern flats are good for shorebirds on migration, and the island is an easy trip from Seoul and Incheon.
Highlights
- Black-faced spoonbills in summer
- Tidal-flat shorebirds on migration
- Easy day trip from Seoul
Top wildlife targets
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Ganghwa Island?
- Top wildlife targets in Ganghwa Island include Black-faced Spoonbill, Chinese Egret, Far Eastern Curlew, Ruddy Turnstone and Grey Plover. Highlights: Black-faced spoonbills in summer.
- Where is Ganghwa Island?
- Ganghwa Island is in Incheon, Korea (about 37.66°, 126.45°).
- What are the highlights of Ganghwa Island?
- Black-faced spoonbills in summer, Tidal-flat shorebirds on migration and Easy day trip from Seoul.