Osan City Concludes 2020 Osan Stream Migratory Bird Watching Events

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Osan City successfully held the "2020 Osan Stream Migratory Bird Watching Event" twice on the 11th and 18th in the Osan Stream and Ecorium areas.

The "Osan Stream Migratory Bird Watching Event," organized by the Osan City Council for Sustainable Development (Representative Kim Ho-young), was designed as an experiential and educational activity about migratory birds that temporarily reside at Osan Stream while migrating southward for winter. The event was planned to heighten citizens' interest in Osan Stream and its ecological environment.

The event proceeded with approximately 100 citizens participating in various programs including explanations of bird-watching purposes, observation and commentary on Osan Stream's migratory birds, bird-shaped button crafting, and migratory bird habitat quizzes.

Particularly, the program allowed participants to observe winter migratory birds of Osan Stream, such as spotbilled ducks, mallards, and tufted ducks, through telescopes, which stimulated citizens' curiosity and encouraged participation.

An official from the Osan City Council for Sustainable Development stated, "The event became an opportunity for people to experience and communicate with nature while observing migratory birds," and added, "We will strive to create the 'Osan Stream Migratory Bird Watching Event' that more citizens can participate in and enjoy next year."