# Discover Winter Birdlife and Samho Bamboo Forest in Ulsan's Nam-gu

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- Published: 2026-11-13T08:00:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

**_From tens of thousands of rooks in flight to walks along the Taehwagang River,
experience nature in the heart of the city this winter_**

ULSAN, South Korea, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Known for its automotive, shipbuilding
and petrochemical industries, Ulsan offers a different view each winter. At dusk,
tens of thousands of rooks gather at Samho Bamboo Forest in Nam-gu, forming dark
waves against the sunset.

 [⌊(Top) A woman listens to bamboo leaves rustling in the breeze and bird calls while walking through Samho Bamboo Forest. (Bottom) Flocks of rooks fill the sky above the Taehwagang River at dusk, creating one of the district’s signature winter spectacles.⌉](https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS2033556/20261112021354EST_image_1.jpg?id=OA3074567&p=medium600)
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Top) A woman listens to bamboo leaves rustling in the breeze and bird calls while
walking through Samho Bamboo Forest. (Bottom) Flocks of rooks fill the sky above
the Taehwagang River at dusk, creating one of the district’s signature winter spectacles.

After feeding in nearby fields, the rooks return to the forest to roost. Their aerial
displays are one of the "Ulnam Nine Scenic Views," the district’s signature sights.
In warmer months, herons and egrets nest and raise their young here, making the 
forest a seasonal home for different migratory birds.

The Taehwagang River also tells the story of Ulsan’s ecological recovery. Through
restoration and conservation, the once-polluted river has become a place where people
and wildlife coexist. In 2019, Taehwagang National Garden was designated South Korea’s
second national garden. Restoring the river and forest has brought nature closer
to everyday life in this industrial city.

At the nearby Migratory Bird Center, visitors can learn about the birds’ behavior
and habitats through exhibits and guided talks, and take in views from the observation
deck. They can then enjoy a riverside walk amid rustling bamboo leaves and bird 
calls before watching the flocks at sunset.

Alexa, a Romanian exchange student who was 21 when she joined a familiarization 
tour in 2025, said, "I had never seen bamboo in person before. I had only seen the
very small plants you can grow in an apartment, so this was an even more wonderful
experience." She added, "Everyone was really kind."

Local residents help protect this landscape as birdwatching guides and nature interpreters,
sharing stories about the birds and their community. They also participate in cleanups
and work to address the challenges of living alongside wildlife while protecting
its habitat. Their efforts show how people and wildlife can coexist in cities.

The best viewing season runs from December through February, with peak viewing within
about 30 minutes of sunset. Timing and flock size vary with weather and bird movements.
International visitors can arrive via Gimhae International Airport in Busan or take
a KTX high-speed train from Seoul or other cities to Ulsan Station, then continue
by local transport. Visitors should check the Migratory Bird Center’s opening hours
in advance.

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