Wildlifeof Korea
Wildlife in Nakdong Estuary
Busan
The mouth of the Nakdong River on the edge of Busan, with sandbars, reedbeds and mudflats. Tundra and whooper swans winter here, and the estuary is a stopover for shorebirds, gulls and terns. The Eulsukdo side has an ecology centre and paths.
Highlights
- Wintering swans
- Gulls, terns and shorebirds
- Easy to reach from Busan
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Nakdong Estuary?
- Top wildlife targets in Nakdong Estuary include Tundra Swan, Whooper Swan, Saunders's Gull, Red Knot and Chinese Egret. Highlights: Wintering swans.
- Where is Nakdong Estuary?
- Nakdong Estuary is in Busan, Korea (about 35.08°, 128.94°).
- What are the highlights of Nakdong Estuary?
- Wintering swans, Gulls, terns and shorebirds and Easy to reach from Busan.