The fact that Suncheon Bay acts as a natural shelter for migratory birds automatically speaks of its ecological value

Migratory bird habitation in a wetland can determine the added value it has on the bird¡¯s general condition and well-being. For example¡¦ The Eurasian Curlew loses half of its weight during the 4 to 5000km flight from Australia to Siberia.

During this flight it rests for 2 weeks at Suncheon Bay to rebuild strength by eating the rich food sources available.

The wide-spread beds of Suaeda Japonica and Phragmites Communis (Common Reeds) not only provide a natural shelter for the birds but also an abundance of nutritionally-rich food.