JP027Mukawa

Site Description

Artificial landscapes (terrestrial); Wetlands

Mukawa is located in the southwest of Hokkaido. Around 90 % of the tidal flat that existed until 1970s has vanished due to erosion. However, citizens, specialists and administration are now planning to restore the environment, through erosion control and developing man-made tidal flats and so on. Shorebirds are seen at those tidal flats and fresh water ponds. White-fronted Geese that fly to Lake Utonaiko and Yufutsu plain feed on surrounding paddy fields.

Area & Coordinates

3,800ha 42°35′N 141°56′E
region: Hokkaido

Designation Type

Wildlife Protection Area (Local)

Protection Status

Unprotected

Conservation issues

Natural events

Birds

Breeding resident

Ardea cinerea, Anas platyrhynchos, Larus schistisagus, Dendrocopos major

Breeding visitor

Circus spilonotus, Gallinago hardwickii, Saxicola torquata, Luscinia calliope, Emberiza schoeniclus

Winter visitor

Bucephala clangula, Haliaeetus albicilla, Haliaeetus pelagicus

Passage visitor

Anser albifrons, Cygnus cygnus, Melanitta nigra, Calidris ruficollis, Crocethia alba, Tringa erythropus, Numenius madagascariensis, Numenius phaeopus