JP112Unoyama
Site Description
Forest; Wetlands
It is one of the largest breeding sites of Great Cormorant in Japan. Great Cormorants have occurred in this site since around 1829 and they were historically well protected because their droppings could be utilized as fertilizer. Around 12.17 ha of the area surrounding Unoyama has been designated as a National Natural Monument for the breeding colony of Great Cormorant.
Area & Coordinates
331ha 34°48′N 136°53′E
region: Tokai Chubu Region
Category
A4i
Designation Type
National Monument, Wildlife Protection Area (Local)
Protection Status
Unprotected
Conservation issues
- Consequences of animal/plants/ introductions
Birds
Egretta garzetta, Egretta intermedia, Nycticorax nycticorax, Cyanoptila cyanomelana, Ｆicedula narcissina, Phylloscopus coronatus, Phasianus colchicus, Bambusicola thoracica, Muscicapa griseisticta, Muscicapa sibirica, Anas poecilorhyncha, Anas penelope, Aythya ferina, Anas falcata, Anas strepera, Mergus albellus, Turdus naumanni, Turdus pallidus, Emberiza rustica, Emberiza spodocephala
Image
©OOHATA Koji
