Japan / Koshinetsu Region and Hokuriku Region /
JP090Lake Asahiike, Lake Unoike
Site Description
Wetlands
Lake Asahiike in Niigata Prefecture is the largest lagoon among six lagoons scattered at northern Kubiki Plain, and the total area is about 79 ha. On the northwestern side of the lagoon, reed beds are found, and Nuphar japonicum, Trapa japonica and Brasenia schreberi grow in the lagoon. Unoike, neighboring the western side of Asahiike is a lagoon of 49ha, and Nelumbo nucifera cover the entire surface of the lake. Unoike’s shape is like a peninsula jutting out into the lagoon, and the northwestern side is a city park.
Area & Coordinates
80ha 37°14′N 138°22′E
region: Kohshinetsu Hokuriku
Category
A4i
Designation Type
Wildlife Protection Area (Local)
Protection Status
Unprotected
Conservation issues
- Recreation/tourism
- Construction/impact of dyke/dam/barrage
Birds
Breeding visitor
Anser caerulescens, Anser erythropus, Pandion haliaetus, Alcedo atthis, Acrocephalus arundinaceus
Winter visitor
Anser fabalis, Anser albifrons , Cygnus columbianus, Cygnus cygnus, Anas formosa, Haliaeetus albicilla, Falco peregrinus, Pandion haliaetus, Turdus naumanni, Emberiza schoeniclus, Mergus merganser, Podiceps nigricollis, Circus spilonotus, Buteo buteo, Accipiter gentilis
Image
©OKADA Narihiro
