The Beauty of Hadduck Reservoir in Winter
Hadduck Reservoir, visited by the winter guest, the whooper swan, is beautiful even in winter.
The stark branches of the willows stand amid the dried lotus fields, filling the area with a winter atmosphere.
Enjoy a peaceful winter walk in this serene landscape.
In the late afternoon, I take a stroll around Hadduck Reservoir, reflecting on the day.
Believed to have been constructed before the Goryeo Dynasty, Hadduck Reservoir is an irrigation facility. It represents the agricultural culture of the Joseon Dynasty as one of the three major reservoirs.
It showcases that Dangjin, the home of Haenaru rice, has long been a prominent grain-producing area.
At that time, it was a massive embankment with a total length of 1,771m and a circumference of 8-9km, and the embankment has been preserved in its original form to this day.
Along the gently curving embankment of Hadduck Reservoir, zelkova trees line the path, and a vast lotus colony has established itself, making it a popular summer destination.
A short walk is possible along the path that runs through the lotus colony, with a scenic circular trail alongside the river taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The well-maintained riverside park blooms with lotus and azalea flowers according to the seasons, while willows flourish.
Winter visitors like the whooper swan, mute swan, spoonbill, golden frog, and Suwon frog can also be spotted. However, as the flora and fauna settle in for winter, the riverside park has also entered a slumber.
In August, construction began for a four-season themed park at Hadduck Reservoir.
This year-long project, continuing into the summer, will bring visible changes to the walking paths.
In line with the name of the four-season themed park, gardens representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter are anticipated.
When the lotus blossoms reach their peak, we can expect to see a newly transformed Hadduck Reservoir.
Hadduck Reservoir is also a popular spot for enjoying the sunset.
As the sun sets, the sky turns red towards the riverbank, gradually creating a magnificent landscape.
Walking along the trail, the orange glow of the setting sun follows, painting the winter fields as it shifts from the front to the side.
Having visited Hadduck Reservoir after several months, I noticed many changes.
The pavilion that once harmonized with the grassy plaza now stands alone on the bare ground, preparing for a more vibrant and beautiful transformation.
The observation deck remains, offering views of the lotus colony and the opposite Hadduck Cathedral.
Visitors to the area will experience the gradually changing Hadduck Reservoir.
As the sun sets and darkness falls over the winter fields, the winter migratory birds are most active.
They fly in flocks as if returning from distant places.
With several flocks moving sequentially, the calls of winter migratory birds continue.
Hadduck Reservoir is home to over 1,000 willows among the lotus colony.
The trees that provided shade in summer now stand bare in winter, having entered a deep slumber alongside the lotus.
The vast plains of Hadduck Reservoir are beloved as a winter exercise route.
Many people can be seen walking along the riverside.
As I walk for a while, I spot a whooper swan among the ponds. Could I meet this winter guest?
Every early winter, the whooper swan visits Hadduck Reservoir, only to fly north when spring arrives.
As I wrap up the day, the whooper swan also concludes its day.
Gathered in a small pond, they do not show much movement. I watch from a distance, hoping not to disturb their rest.
Sitting quietly on a nearby swing, I observe.
The sun, glowing brighter and shrinking, suddenly disappears.
The whooper swan resting in the sunset was incredibly peaceful. In January, Hadduck Reservoir welcomes the winter guest, the whooper swan.
Amid the slumbering nature, the whooper swan reigns in the pond while geese dominate the sky, making walks enjoyable during the winter.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/dangjin2030/224165156717
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