Everything about Bamseom totally explained
Bamseom is a pair of islets in the
River Han in
Seoul,
South Korea. The uninhabited islets, with a total area of 241,000m² and length of 1,147 metres, are located between the larger island of
Yeouido, to which they were once connected, and the north shore. They remain connected to one another by a narrow strip of sedimentary silt.
Seogang Bridge passes directly over the western islet, though there's no access available, as the islets have been left as a natural sanctuary. There is, however, an observation point for bird-watching. Migratory birds use the islets often and among the birds which can be seen are
mallards,
great egrets,
mandarins,
common kestrels and
spotbills.
History
The islands were inhabited until the
Seogang Bridge was built over it, using the west islet as a support for one of the beams. Most of the inhabitants of Bamseom in the Joseon era were ship-builders.
Ecosystem
Bamseom cherishes quite important status for lots of species such as mandarin duck which is Korean natural treasure and main shelters of migrand birds during winter time. There are about 108 species of plants like the willow trees, the itch reeds. Additionally, Bamseom is the best place for children living in cities to go through natural views. From 1999, Seoul metropolitan government registered Bamseon as
natural preservation districts.
West Islet
The west islet, that over which
Seogang Bridge passes, has a length of 560 metres. This is the more forested of the two islets, particularly at the western point.
East Islet
The east islet has a length of 655 metres. This islet contains a bay which opens onto the strip of water between the islets. This bay has largely silted up and is therefore marshy and contains many reeds and reed-dwellers.
Image:Seogang Bridge Seoul.jpg|Seogang Bridge and the western islet of Bamseom
Image:Bamseom and Yeouido.jpg|Bamseom with Yeouido in the background
Image:Bamseom - East Islet from Seogang Bridge.jpg|Bamseom's East Islet from Seogang Bridge
Image:Bamseom and Namsan.jpg|Bamseom and Namsan
Park
Bamseon has facilities which enables to observe birds and natural sceneries. So far there are 6 observatory platforms and direction boards for visitors. The facility allow s citizens to visit from December and last February of next year.
This decision was largely made from governmental decision since 1999 and the flight of birds is important sight among observers.
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