Japan / Tohoku Region /
JP033Northern Shimokita coast
Site Description
Coastline
The coastline facing the Tsugaru straits, about 60 km from the eastern end Shiriyasaki to the western end Ohmasaki consists of sandy beaches and reefs. Along the shoreline, Shiriyazakikaigan coast, Iwayakaigan coast, Ishimochikaigan coast, Ohhatakaigan coast, Shimoburokaigan coast, and Ohmazakikaigan coast, are habitats for wild birds.
Area & Coordinates
27,000ha 41°29′N 141°04′E
region: Tohoku
Category
A4i
Protection Status
Unprotected
Conservation issues
- Aquaculture/fisheries
Birds
Breeding resident
Phalacrocorax capillatus, Falco peregrinus, Larus schistisagus
Breeding visitor
Cepphus carbo, Pandion haliaetus
Winter visitor
Podiceps auritus, Podiceps grisegena, Gavia stellata, Gavia arctica, Gavia pacifica, Branta bernicla, Melanitta nigra, Melanitta fusca, Histrionicus histrionicus, Mergus serrator, Larus argentatus, Larus glaucescens, Larus hyperboreus, Larus canus, Rissa tridactyla
Image
©ABE Seiichi
