SEJONG, April 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Eurasian oystercatchers are struggling to breed due to the presence of photographers.
These birds typically arrive at a mud flat in Gochang, North Jeolla Province, between late March and early April to breed.
However, in recent times, photographers have been encroaching upon their habitat, preventing them from incubating their eggs.
Oystercatchers build their nests in open areas, such as gravel fields or sandy plains, and are vulnerable to such trespassing.
“Maintaining a distance between humans and nature is essential. What may seem acceptable to us might not be acceptable for other living beings,” said Lee Ju-hyun, a doctoral researcher at Chonnam National University’s Department of Biological Science and Technology.
“When it comes to breeding grounds, it is advisable to maintain a distance of 50 to 100 meters.”
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