Gongreungcheon mouth & fields (공릉천 하구)

Introduction: Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon (공릉천, abbreviated as GRC) and Cheongryongducheon (청룡두천, abbreviated as CRDC) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams Because of the two different types of terrain, this hotspot holds a diverse avifauna for all seasons around the year. But it also makes new birders hard to navigate around this wide area. Though it is possible to bird here on foot, it is recommended for birders to drive or ride a bicycle to cover as much region as possible without being exhausted.  Region 1: The main part of region 1 is GRC and its surrounding reeds. GRC at this location is a downstream area where it meets the Hangang river, making the mud of GRC rich in nutrients and freshwater animals. A variety of waterbirds feed in GRC, including herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants, and waders. During migration, a tern or an Osprey might be seen foraging near the Hangang river. The reeds around GRC also hold a large number of birds. In summer, Oriental Reed Warblers can be heard singing in the reeds, along with Zitting Cisticola. Brown Shrikes and Black-browed Reed Warblers can be seen in the reeds during migration. While in winter, Pallas's Reed Bunting, Common Reed Bunting, and rarely Ochre-rumped Buntings can be seen. The reeds hold an enormous number of birds, but it isn't easy to find them due to their high volume and density. There were a few big willow trees on the northern bed of GRC, but some have been cut down by Paju city. These trees often held a number of Long-eared Owl and rarely Japanese Owl and sometimes a Japanese Scops Owl in winter, but very rarely now. On winter. On the southern reed beds of GRC, near CRDC, stands a small tree that is loved by many raptors, such as Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Northern Goshawk, Eastern Buzzard, and Black-winged Kite. In fact, now the branches are partly broken, and it is told that one White-tailed Sea Eagle tried sitting on the tree but the bird was too heavy for it. CRDC is a lot smaller, but sometimes holds a number of Common Snipes feeding or sleeping. It has a lot less reed but more small trees along the beds. These trees serve an important role in Autumn, since many Amur Falcons perch and sleep here.  There is a big concrete road being built around GRC and CRDC. This was previously a flat dirt road but is now being renovated. As of August 2022, only the northeastern part of the road is covered in concrete, and the rest has been partially dug out, and therefore very bumpy. Now it is difficult to drive on these unfinished roads and some smaller cars might scratch the bottom of the cars.  Region 2: The rice fields surrounding GRC can be divided into four parts:  A. Beopheung-ri (법흥리), the northwestern rice fields, covering all the way from the Paju Premium outlet to the north of GRC B. Galhyeon-ri (갈현리), the northeastern rice fields, mainly the ones east of the Nambuk-ro and Tanhyeongyo bridge.  C. Yeondasandong (연다산동), the southeastern rice fields, south of GRC and east of CRDC D. Songchondong (송촌동), the southwestern rice fields, south of GRC and west of CRDC Practically, fields B and D are said to be more productive than fields A and C. This may be due to differences in the usage of insecticides and the presence of manmade constructions, such as a lengthy aqueduct on field A. A. Beopheung-ri (법흥리): Located right beneath the Paju Premium Outlet, this is where you will start your birding if you are on foot. There are mainly vertical routes only in A fields, so it is not easy to navigate swiftly on foot. Due to the number of farm buildings and proximity to the outlet, it is not the best patch, but you can still find a decent number of species here. A Eurasian Kestrel or two can be often seen on the electric lines, as well as large groups of barn swallows in late spring or early autumn. Those groups may contain Red-rumped Swallows or Bank Swallows. In summer, a few crakes and rails may be seen in this area.  B. Galhyeon-ri (갈현리):

Introduction: Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon (공릉천, abbreviated as GRC) and Cheongryongducheon (청룡두천, abbreviated as CRDC) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams Because of the two different types of terrain, this hotspot holds a diverse avifauna for all seasons around the year. But it also makes new birders hard to navigate around this wide area. Though it is possible to bird here on foot, it is recommended for birders to drive or ride a bicycle to cover as much region as possible without being exhausted.  Region 1: The main part of region 1 is GRC and its surrounding reeds. GRC at this location is a downstream area where it meets the Hangang river, making the mud of GRC rich in nutrients and freshwater animals. A variety of waterbirds feed in GRC, including herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants, and waders. During migration, a tern or an Osprey might be seen foraging near the Hangang river. The reeds around GRC also hold a large number of birds. In summer, Oriental Reed Warblers can be heard singing in the reeds, along with Zitting Cisticola. Brown Shrikes and Black-browed Reed Warblers can be seen in the reeds during migration. While in winter, Pallas's Reed Bunting, Common Reed Bunting, and rarely Ochre-rumped Buntings can be seen. The reeds hold an enormous number of birds, but it isn't easy to find them due to their high volume and density. There were a few big willow trees on the northern bed of GRC, but some have been cut down by Paju city. These trees often held a number of Long-eared Owl and rarely Japanese Scops Owl in winter, but very rarely now. On the southern reed beds of GRC, near CRDC, stands a small tree that is loved by many raptors, such as Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Northern Goshawk, Eastern Buzzard, and Black-winged Kite. In fact, now the branches are partly broken, and it is told that one White-tailed Sea Eagle tried sitting on the tree but the bird was too heavy for it. CRDC is a lot smaller, but sometimes holds a number of Common Snipes feeding or sleeping. It has a lot less reed but more small trees along the beds. These trees serve an important role in Autumn, since many Amur Falcons perch and sleep here.  There is a big concrete road being built around GRC and CRDC. This was previously a flat dirt road but is now being renovated. As of August 2022, only the northeastern part of the road is covered in concrete, and the rest has been partially dug out, and therefore very bumpy. Now it is difficult to drive on these unfinished roads and some smaller cars might scratch the bottom of the cars.  Region 2: The rice fields surrounding GRC can be divided into four parts:  A. Beopheung-ri (법흥리), the northwestern rice fields, covering all the way from the Paju Premium outlet to the north of GRC B. Galhyeon-ri (갈현리), the northeastern rice fields, mainly the ones east of the Nambuk-ro and Tanhyeongyo bridge.  C. Yeondasandong (연다산동), the southeastern rice fields, south of GRC and east of CRDC D. Songchondong (송촌동), the southwestern rice fields, south of GRC and west of CRDC Practically, fields B and D are said to be more productive than fields A and C. This may be due to differences in the usage of insecticides and the presence of manmade constructions, such as a lengthy aqueduct on field A. A. Beopheung-ri (법흥리): Located right beneath the Paju Premium Outlet, this is where you will start your birding if you are on foot. There are mainly vertical routes only in A fields, so it is not easy to navigate swiftly on foot. Due to the number of farm buildings and proximity to the outlet, it is not the best patch, but you can still find a decent number of species here. A Eurasian Kestrel or two can be often seen on the electric lines, as well as large groups of barn swallows in late spring or early autumn. Those groups may contain Red-rumped Swallows or Bank Swallows. In summer, a few crakes and rails rails may be seen in this area.  B. Galhyeon-ri (갈현리):

Introduction: Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon (공릉천, abbreviated as GRC) and Cheongryongducheon (청룡두천, abbreviated as CRDC) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams Because of the two different types of terrain, this hotspot holds a diverse avifauna for all seasons around the year. But it also makes new birders hard to navigate around this wide area. Though it is possible to bird here on foot, it is recommended for birders to drive or ride a bicycle to cover as much region as possible without being exhausted.  Region 1: The main part of region 1 is GRC and its surrounding reeds. GRC at this location is a downstream area where it meets the Hangang river, making the mud of GRC rich in nutrients and freshwater animals. A variety of waterbirds feed in GRC, including herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants, and waders. During migration, a tern or an Osprey might be seen foraging near the Hangang river. The reeds around GRC also hold a large number of birds. In summer, Oriental Reed Warblers can be heard singing in the reeds, along with Zitting Cisticola. Brown Shrikes and Black-browed Reed Warblers can be seen in the reeds during migration. While in winter, Pallas's Reed Bunting, Common Reed Bunting, and rarely Ochre-rumped Buntings can be seen. The reeds hold an enormous number of birds, but it isn't easy to find them due to their high volume and density. There were a few big willow trees on the northern bed of GRC, but some have been cut down by Paju city. These trees often held a number of Long-eared Owl and rarely Japanese Scops Owl in winter, but very rarely now. On the southern reed beds of GRC, near CRDC, stands a small tree that is loved by many raptors, such as Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Northern Goshawk, Eastern Buzzard, and Black-winged Kite. In fact, now the branches are partly broken, and it is told that one White-tailed Sea Eagle tried sitting on the tree but the bird was too heavy for it. CRDC is a lot smaller, but sometimes holds a number of Common Snipes feeding or sleeping. It has a lot less reed but more small trees along the beds. These trees serve an important role in Autumn, since many Amur Falcons perch and sleep here.  There is a big concrete road being built around GRC and CRDC. This was previously a flat dirt road but is now being renovated. As of August 2022, only the northeastern part of the road is covered in concrete, and the rest has been partially dug out, and therefore very bumpy. Now it is difficult to drive on these unfinished roads and some smaller cars might scratch the bottom of the cars.  Region 2: The rice fields surrounding GRC can be divided into four parts:  A. Beopheung-ri (법흥리), the northwestern rice fields, covering all the way from the Paju Premium outlet to the north of GRC B. Galhyeon-ri (갈현리), the northeastern rice fields, mainly the ones east of the Nambuk-ro and Tanhyeongyo bridge.  C. Yeondasandong (연다산동), the southeastern rice fields, south of GRC and east of CRDC D. Songchondong (송촌동), the southwestern rice fields, south of GRC and west of CRDC Practically, fields B and D are said to be more productive than fields A and C. This may be due to differences in the usage of insecticides and the presence of manmade constructions, such as a lengthy aqueduct on field A. A. Beopheung-ri (법흥리): Located right beneath the Paju Premium Outlet, this is where you will start your birding if you are on foot. There are mainly vertical routes only in A fields, so it is not easy to navigate swiftly on foot. Due to the number of farm buildings and proximity to the outlet, it is not the best patch, but you can still find a decent number of species here. A Eurasian Kestrel or two can be often seen on the electric lines, as well as large groups of barn swallows in late spring or early autumn. Those groups may contain Red-rumped Swallows or Bank Swallows.  In summer, crakes and rails 

Introduction: Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon (공릉천, abbreviated as GRC) and Cheongryongducheon (청룡두천, abbreviated as CRDC) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams Because of the two different types of terrain, this hotspot holds a diverse avifauna for all seasons around the year. But it also makes new birders hard to navigate around this wide area. Though it is possible to bird here on foot, it is recommended for birders to drive or ride a bicycle to cover as much region as possible without being exhausted.  Region 1: The main part of region 1 is GRC and its surrounding reeds. GRC at this location is a downstream area where it meets the Hangang river, making the mud of GRC rich in nutrients and freshwater animals. A variety of waterbirds feed in GRC, including herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants, and waders. During migration, a tern or an Osprey might be seen foraging near the Hangang river. The reeds around GRC also hold a large number of birds. In summer, Oriental Reed Warblers can be heard singing in the reeds, along with Zitting Cisticola. Brown Shrikes and Black-browed Reed Warblers can be seen in the reeds during migration. While in winter, Pallas's Reed Bunting, Common Reed Bunting, and rarely Ochre-rumped Buntings can be seen. The reeds hold an enormous number of birds, but it isn't easy to find them due to their high volume and density. There were a few big willow trees on the northern bed of GRC, but some have been cut down by Paju city. These trees often held a number of Long-eared Owl and rarely Japanese Scops Owl in winter, but very rarely now. On the southern reed beds of GRC, near CRDC, stands a small tree that is loved by many raptors, such as Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Northern Goshawk, Eastern Buzzard, and Black-winged Kite. In fact, now the branches are partly broken, and it is told that one White-tailed Sea Eagle tried sitting on the tree but the bird was too heavy for it. CRDC is a lot smaller, but sometimes holds a number of Common Snipes feeding or sleeping. It has a lot less reed but more small trees along the beds. These trees serve an important role in Autumn, since many Amur Falcons perch and sleep here.  There is a big concrete road being built around GRC and CRDC. This was previously a flat dirt road but is now being renovated. As of August 2022, only the northeastern part of the road is covered in concrete, and the rest has been partially dug out, and therefore very bumpy. Now it is difficult to drive on these unfinished roads and some smaller cars might scratch the bottom of the cars.  Region 2: The rice fields surrounding GRC can be divided into four parts:  A. Beopheung-ri (법흥리), the northwestern rice fields, covering all the way from the Paju Premium outlet to the north of GRC B. Galhyeon-ri (갈현리), the northeastern rice fields, mainly the ones east of the Nambuk-ro and Tanhyeongyo bridge.  C. Yeondasandong (연다산동), the southeastern rice fields, south of GRC and east of CRDC D. Songchondong (송촌동), the southwestern rice fields, south of GRC and west of CRDC Practically, fields B and D are said to be more productive than fields A and C. This may be due to differences in the usage of insecticides and the presence of manmade constructions, such as a lengthy aqueduct on field A. A. Beopheung-ri (법흥리): Located right beneath the Paju Premium Outlet, this is where you will start your birding if you are on foot. There are mainly vertical routes only in A fields, so it is not easy to navigate swiftly on foot. Due to the number of farm buildings and proximity to the outlet, it is not the best patch, but you can still find a decent number of species here. A Eurasian Kestrel or two can be often seen on the electric lines, as well as large groups of barn swallows in late spring or early autumn. Those groups may contain Red-rumped Swallows or Bank Swallows. 

Introduction: Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon (공릉천, abbreviated as GRC) and Cheongryongducheon (청룡두천, abbreviated as CRDC) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams Because of the two different types of terrain, this hotspot holds a diverse avifauna for all seasons around the year. But it also makes new birders hard to navigate around this wide area. Though it is possible to bird here on foot, it is recommended for birders to drive or ride a bicycle to cover as much region as possible without being exhausted.  Region 1: The main part of region 1 is GRC and its surrounding reeds. GRC at this location is a downstream area where it meets the Hangang river, making the mud of GRC rich in nutrients and freshwater animals. A variety of waterbirds feed in GRC, including herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants, and waders. The reeds around GRC also hold a large number of birds. In summer, Oriental Reed Warblers can be heard singing in the reeds, along with Zitting Cisticola. Brown Shrikes and Black-browed Reed Warblers can be seen in the reeds during migration. While in winter, Pallas's Reed Bunting, Common Reed Bunting, and rarely Ochre-rumped Buntings can be seen. The reeds hold an enormous number of birds, but it isn't easy to find them due to their high volume and density. There were a few big willow trees on the northern bed of GRC, but some have been cut down by Paju city. These trees often held a number of Long-eared Owl and rarely Japanese Scops Owl in winter, but very rarely now. On the southern reed beds of GRC, near CRDC, stands a small tree that is loved by many raptors, such as Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Northern Goshawk, Eastern Buzzard, and Black-winged Kite. In fact, now the branches are partly broken, and it is told that one White-tailed Sea Eagle tried sitting on the tree but the bird was too heavy for it. CRDC is a lot smaller, but sometimes holds a number of Common Snipes feeding or sleeping. It has a lot less reed but more small trees along the beds. These trees serve an important role in Autumn, since many Amur Falcons perch and sleep here.  There is a big concrete road being built around GRC and CRDC. This was previously a flat dirt road but is now being renovated. As of August 2022, only the northeastern part of the road is covered in concrete, and the rest has been partially dug out, and therefore very bumpy. Now it is difficult to drive on these unfinished roads and some smaller cars might scratch the bottom of the cars.  Region 2: The rice fields surrounding GRC can be divided into four parts:  A. Beopheung-ri (법흥리), the northwestern rice fields, covering all the way from the Paju Premium outlet to the north of GRC B. Galhyeon-ri (갈현리), the northeastern rice fields, mainly the ones east of the Nambuk-ro and Tanhyeongyo bridge.  C. Yeondasandong (연다산동), the southeastern rice fields, south of GRC and east of CRDC D. Songchondong (송촌동), the southwestern rice fields, south of GRC and west of CRDCCRDC Practically, fields B and D are said to be more productive than fields A and C. This may be due to differences in the usage of insecticides and the presence of manmade constructions, such as a lengthy aqueduct on field A. 

Introduction: Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon (공릉천, abbreviated as GRC) and Cheongryongducheon (청룡두천, abbreviated as CRDC) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams Because of the two different types of terrain, this hotspot holds a diverse avifauna for all seasons around the year. But it also makes new birders hard to navigate around this wide area. Though it is possible to bird here on foot, it is recommended for birders to drive or ride a bicycle to cover as much region as possible without being exhausted.  Region 1: The main part of region 1 is GRC and its surrounding reeds. GRC at this location is a downstream area where it meets the Hangang river, making the mud of GRC rich in nutrients and freshwater animals. A variety of waterbirds feed in GRC, including herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants, and waders. The reeds around GRC also hold a large number of birds. In summer, Oriental Reed Warblers can be heard singing in the reeds, along with Zitting Cisticola. Brown Shrikes and Black-browed Reed Warblers can be seen in the reeds during migration. While in winter, Pallas's Reed Bunting, Common Reed Bunting, and rarely Ochre-rumped Buntings can be seen. The reeds hold an enormous number of birds, but it isn't easy to find them due to their high volume and density. There were a few big willow trees on the northern bed of GRC, but some have been cut down by Paju city. These trees often held a number of Long-eared Owl and rarely Japanese Scops Owl in winter, but very rarely now. On the southern reed beds of GRC, near CRDC, stands a small tree that is loved by many raptors, such as Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Northern Goshawk, Eastern Buzzard, and Black-winged Kite. In fact, now the branches are partly broken, and it is told that one White-tailed Sea Eagle tried sitting on the tree but the bird was too heavy for it. CRDC is a lot smaller, but sometimes holds a number of Common Snipes feeding or sleeping. It has a lot less reed but more small trees along the beds. These trees serve an important role in Autumn, since many Amur Falcons perch and sleep here.  There is a big concrete road being built around GRC and CRDC. This was previously a flat dirt road but is now being renovated. As of August 2022, only the northeastern part of the road is covered in concrete, and the rest has been partially dug out, and therefore very bumpy. Now it is difficult to drive on these unfinished roads and some smaller cars might scratch the bottom of the cars.  Region 2: The rice fields surrounding GRC can be divided into four parts:  A. Bupheung-ri Beopheung-ri (법흥리), the northwestern rice fields, covering all the way from Paju Premium outlet to north of GRC B. Galhyeon-ri (갈현리), the northeastern rice fields, mainly the ones east of the Nambuk-ro and Tanhyeongyo bridge.  C. Yeondasandong (연다산동), the southeastern rice fields, south of GRC and east of CRDC D. Songchondong (송촌동), the southwestern rice fields, south of GRC and west of CRDC

Introduction: Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon (공릉천, abbreviated as GRC) and Cheongryongducheon (청룡두천, abbreviated as CRDC) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams Because of the two different types of terrain, this hotspot holds a diverse avifauna for all seasons around the year. But it also makes new birders hard to navigate around this wide area. Though it is possible to bird here on foot, it is recommended for birders to drive or ride a bicycle to cover as much region as possible without being exhausted.  Region 1: The main part of region 1 is GRC and its surrounding reeds. GRC at this location is a downstream area where it meets the Hangang river, making the mud of GRC rich in nutrients and freshwater animals. A variety of waterbirds feed in GRC, including herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants, and waders. The reeds around GRC also hold a large number of birds. In summer, Oriental Reed Warblers can be heard singing in the reeds, along with Zitting Cisticola. Brown Shrikes and Black-browed Reed Warblers can be seen in the reeds during migration. While in winter, Pallas's Reed Bunting, Common Reed Bunting, and rarely Ochre-rumped Buntings can be seen. The reeds hold an enormous number of birds, but it isn't easy to find them due to their high volume and density. There were a few big willow trees on the northern bed of GRC, but some have been cut down by Paju city. These trees often held a number of Long-eared Owl and rarely Japanese Scops Owl in winter, but very rarely now. On the southern reed beds of GRC, near CRDC, stands a small tree that is loved by many raptors, such as Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Northern Goshawk, Eastern Buzzard, and Black-winged Kite. In fact, now the branches are partly broken, and it is told that one White-tailed Sea Eagle tried sitting on the tree but the bird was too heavy for it. CRDC is a lot smaller, but sometimes holds a number of Common Snipes feeding or sleeping. It has a lot less reed but more small trees along the beds. These trees serve an important role in Autumn, since many Amur Falcons perch and sleep here.  There is a big concrete road being built around GRC and CRDC. This was previously a flat dirt road but is now being renovated. As of August 2022, only the northeastern part of the road is covered in concrete, and the rest has been partially dug out, and therefore very bumpy. Now it is difficult to drive on these unfinished roads and some smaller cars might scratch the bottom of the cars.  Region 2: The rice fields surrounding GRC can be divided into four parts:  A. Bupheung-ri (법흥리), the northwestern rice fields, covering all the way from Paju Premium outlet to north of GRC B. Galhyeon-ri (갈현리), the northeastern rice fields, mainly the ones east of the Nambuk-ro and Tanhyeongyo bridge.  C. Yeondasandong (연다산동), the southeastern rice fields, south of GRC and east of CRDC D. Songchondong (송촌동), the southwestern rice fields, south of GRC and west of CRDC

Introduction: Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon(공릉천, Gongreungcheon (공릉천, abbreviated as GRC) and Cheongryongducheon(청룡두천, Cheongryongducheon (청룡두천, abbreviated as CRDC) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams Because of the two different types of terrain, this hotspot holds a diverse avifauna for all seasons around the year. But it also makes new birders hard to navigate around this wide area. Though it is possible to bird here on foot, it is recommended for birders to drive or ride a bicycle to cover as much region as possible without being exhausted.  Region 1: The main part of region 1 is GRC and its surrounding reeds. GRC at this location is a downstream area where it meets the Hangang river, making the mud of GRC rich in nutrients and freshwater animals. A variety of waterbirds feed in GRC, including herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants, and waders. The reeds around GRC also hold a large number of birds. In summer, Oriental Reed Warblers can be heard singing in the reeds, along with Zitting Cisticola. Brown Shrikes and Black-browed Reed Warblers can be seen in the reeds during migration. While in winter, Pallas's Reed Bunting, Common Reed Bunting, and rarely Ochre-rumped Buntings can be seen. The reeds hold an enormous number of birds, but it isn't easy to find them due to their high volume and density. There were a few big willow trees on the northern bed of GRC, but some have been cut down by Paju city. These trees often held a number of Long-eared Owl and rarely Japanese Scops Owl in winter, but very rarely now. On the southern reed beds of GRC, near CRDC, stands a small tree that is loved by many raptors, such as Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Northern Goshawk, Eastern Buzzard, and Black-winged Kite. In fact, now the branches are partly broken, and it is told that one White-tailed Sea Eagle tried sitting on the tree but the bird was too heavy for it. CRDC is a lot smaller, but sometimes holds a number of Common Snipes feeding or sleeping. It has a lot less reed but more small trees along the beds. These trees serve an important role in Autumn, since many Amur Falcons perch and sleep here.  There is a big concrete road being built around GRC and CRDC. This was previously a flat dirt road but is now being renovated. As of August 2022, only the northeastern part of the road is covered in concrete, and the rest has been partially dug out, and therefore very bumpy. Now it is difficult to drive on these unfinished roads and some smaller cars might scratch the bottom of the cars.  Region 2: The rice fields surrounding GRC can be divided into four parts:  A. Bupheung-ri (법흥리), the northwestern rice fields, covering all the way from Paju Premium outlet to north of GRC B. Galhyeon-ri (갈현리), the northeastern rice fields, mainly the ones east of the Nambuk-ro and Tanhyeongyo bridge.  C. Yeondasandong (연다산동), the southeastern rice fields, south of GRC and east of CRDC D. Songchondong (송촌동), the southwestern rice fields, south of GRC and west of CRDC

Introduction: Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon(공릉천, abbreviated as GRC) and Cheongryongducheon(청룡두천, abbreviated as CRDC) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams Because of the two different types of terrain, this hotspot holds a diverse avifauna for all seasons around the year. But it also makes new birders hard to navigate around this wide area. Though it is possible to bird here on foot, it is recommended for birders to drive or ride a bicycle to cover as much region as possible without being exhausted.  Region 1: The main part of region 1 is GRC and its surrounding reeds. GRC at this location is a downstream area where it meets the Hangang river, making the mud of GRC rich in nutrients and freshwater animals. A variety of waterbirds feed in GRC, including herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants, and waders. The reeds around GRC also hold a large number of birds. In summer, Oriental Reed Warblers can be heard singing in the reeds, along with Zitting Cisticola. Brown Shrikes and Black-browed Reed Warblers can be seen in the reeds during migration. While in winter, Pallas's Reed Bunting, Common Reed Bunting, and rarely Ochre-rumped Buntings can be seen.  The reeds hold an enormous number of birds, but it isn't easy to find them due to their high volume and density. There were a few big willow trees on the northern bed of GRC, but some have been cut down by Paju city. These trees often held a number of Long-eared Owl and rarely Japanese Scops Owl in winter, but very rarely now. On the southern reed beds of GRC, near CRDC, stands a small tree that is loved by many raptors, such as Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Northern Goshawk, Eastern Buzzard, and Black-winged Kite, and White-tailed Sea Eagle. Kite. In fact, now the branches are partly broken, and it is told a heavy White-tailed that one White-tailed Sea Eagle tried sitting on the tree but the bird was too heavy for it. CRDC is a lot smaller, but sometimes holds a number of Common Snipes feeding or sleeping. It has a lot less reed but more small trees along the beds. These trees serve an important role in Autumn, since many Amur Falcons perch and broke sleep here.  There is a few branches.  big concrete road being built around GRC and CRDC. This was previously a flat dirt road but is now being renovated. As of August 2022, only the northeastern part of the road is covered in concrete, and the rest has been partially dug out, and therefore very bumpy. Now it is difficult to drive on these unfinished roads and some smaller cars might scratch the bottom of the cars. 

Introduction: Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon(공릉천, abbreviated as GRC) and Cheongryongducheon(청룡두천, abbreviated as CRDC) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams Because of the two different types of terrain, this hotspot holds a diverse avifauna for all seasons around the year. But it also makes new birders hard to navigate around this wide area. Though it is possible to bird here on foot, it is recommended for birders to drive or ride a bicycle to cover as much region as possible without being exhausted.    Region 1: The main part of region 1 is GRC and its surrounding reeds. GRC at this location is a downstream area where it meets the Hangang river, making the mud of GRC rich in nutrients and freshwater animals. A variety of waterbirds feed in GRC, including herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants, and waders. The reeds around GRC also hold a large number of birds. In summer, Oriental Reed Warblers can be heard singing in the reeds, along with Zitting Cisticola. Brown Shrikes and Black-browed Reed Warblers can be seen in the reeds during migration. While in winter, Pallas's Reed Bunting, Common Reed Bunting, and rarely Ochre-rumped Buntings can be seen.   There were a few big willow trees on the northern bed of GRC, but some have been cut down by Paju city. These trees often held a number of Long-eared Owl and rarely Japanese Scops Owl in winter, but very rarely now. On the southern reed beds of GRC, near CRDC, stands a small tree that is loved by many raptors, such as Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Northern Goshawk, Eastern Buzzard, Black-winged Kite, and White-tailed Sea Eagle. In fact, now the branches are partly broken, and it is told a heavy White-tailed Sea Eagle tried sitting on the tree and broke a few branches. 

Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon(공릉천) and Cheongryongducheon(청룡두천) Gongreungcheon(공릉천, abbreviated as GRC) and Cheongryongducheon(청룡두천, abbreviated as CRDC) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams Because of the two different types of terrain, this hotspot holds a diverse avifauna for all seasons around the year. But it also makes new birders hard to navigate around this wide area. Though it is possible to bird here on foot, it is recommended for birders to drive or ride a bicycle to cover as much region as possible without being exhausted.  The main part of region 1 is GRC and its surrounding reeds. GRC at this location is a downstream area where it meets the Hangang river, making the mud of GRC rich in nutrients and freshwater animals. A variety of waterbirds feed in GRC, including herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants, and waders. The reeds around GRC also hold a large number of birds. In summer, Oriental Reed Warblers can be heard singing in the reeds, along with Zitting Cisticola. While in winter, Pallas's Reed Bunting, Common Reed Bunting, and rarely Ochre-rumped Buntings can be seen. 

Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon(공릉천) and Cheongryongducheon(청룡두천) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams Because of the two different types of terrain, this hotspot holds a diverse avifauna for all seasons around the year. 

Gongreungcheon mouth & fields can be divided into two types of terrain: 1. Gongreungcheon(공릉천) and Cheongryongducheon(청룡두천) streams and surrounding reed beds 2. Big patches of rice fields around the two streams