JP061Mogamigawa estuary

Site Description

Wetlands

The Mogamigawa river that runs in the northwest of Yamagata Prefecture is one of the three main rapid streams in Japan. The Mogamigawa estuary is a wintering ground for some 10,000 swans. Besides the swans, wild ducks and sea gulls also visit this area. Peregrine Falcons and Goshawks/Northern Goshawks visit here to hunt for the waterfowl.

Area & Coordinates

1,732ha 38°54′N 139°50′E
region: Tohoku

Designation Type

Wildlife Protection Area (government), Wildlife Protection Area (Local)

Protection Status

Unprotected

Conservation issues

Other

Birds

Breeding resident

Emberiza cioides, Passer montanus, Milvus migrans, Corvus corone

Breeding visitor

Coturnix japonica, Acrocephalus arundinaceus, Acrocephalus bistrigiceps, Emberiza fucata, Emberiza schoeniclus, Emberiza yessoensis

Winter visitor

Cygnus cygnus, Cygnus columbianus, Bucephala clangula, Anas acuta, Aythya fuligula, Aythya ferina,

Passage visitor

Anas querquedula, Calidris alpina, Calidris ruficollis, Arenaria interpres