This study aims at the importance of Dok-do island which is located in the most eastern part of Korea. The field study was conducted during 2005. 6 and 2006. 8 at the site of Dong island of Dok-do and a total of 16 species were identified. The large breeding colony of Larus crassirostris, Oceanodroma monorhis, Calonectris leucomelas were identified and the total population of L. crassirostris was more than 10,000 individuals and signifies the largest breeding colony in the east coast. This study also attempts to collect all the information since 1978 when the bird survey was done in Dok-do for the first time. A total of 102 species were identified and this includes Falco peregrinus as Endangered species I and 9 species of Endangered II by Ministry of Environment. Dok-do also served as a habitat designated by Natural Monument #336 by Cultural Properties Administration (CPA), but CPA have not made any detailed study and conservation efforts thus far. This study also identified the potential importance of the island as a place not only for rescue island but for information center for migratory bird species in the east coastal areas.

• 이상돈(이화여자대학교 공과대학 환경학과) | Sang Don Lee Corresponding Author