Japan / Kanto Region /
JP068Lake Kasumigaura, Ukisima
Site Description
Wetlands
Lakes and marshes around Lake Kasumigaura are important wintering grounds in Kanto Region. Especially lake Kasumigaura with surrounding paddy fields is the only wintering ground for geese in Kanto, where they come to winter regularly.
Area & Coordinates
17,000ha 36°02′N 140°24′E
region: Kanto
Category
A1, A3, A4i
Designation Type
Quasi-National Park, Wildlife Protection Area (Local)
Protection Status
Partially protected
Conservation issues
- Agricultural intensification/expansion
- Recreation/tourism
- Construction/impact of dyke/dam/barrage
- Consequences of animal/plants/ introductions
Birds
Breeding resident
Phalacrocorax carbo, Falco tinnunculus, Pandion haliaetus, Milvus migrans, Alauda arvensis
Breeding visitor
Locustella pryeri, Emberiza yessoensis, Acrocephalus arundinaceus, Acrocephalus bistrigiceps
Winter visitor
Anas crecca, Circus spilonotus, Circus cyaneus, Falco columbarius, Buteo buteo, Asio otus
Passage visitor
Pluvialis fulva, Tringa erythropus, Philomachus pugnax, Rostratula benghalensis, Riparia riparia
Image
©ASUKA Haruhiko
