Japan / Koshinetsu Region and Hokuriku Region /
JP102Komaiko coast
Site Description
Wetlands
The site has such specific features that gravel carried from the mouth of the Tedorigawa river is mixed with sand　on the shore line. This area extends about 2km from the west of the Tedorigawa river. There are many shore plants like Rose rugosa in the dune area and Pinus thunbergii in the hinterland.
Area & Coordinates
170ha 36°29′N 136°29′E
region: Kohshinetsu Hokuriku
Category
A4i
Protection Status
Unprotected
Conservation issues
- Natural events
Birds
Breeding resident
Pandion haliaetus, Larus crassirostris, Actitis hypoleucos, Monticola solitarius, Motacilla alba
Breeding visitor
Sterna albifrons, Charadrius alexandrinus, Charadrius dubius, Delichon urbica
Winter visitor
Phalacrocorax capillatus, Crocethia alba, Calidris alpina, Synthliboramphus antiquus, Larus ridibundus, Larus argentatus
Passage visitor
Calidris ruficollis, Heteroscelus brevipes, Phalaropus lobatus, Sterna hirundo
Image
©TAKEDA Shinichi
