JP038Mawarizeki and Sunazawa reservoir

Site Description

Artificial landscapes (terrestrial); Wetlands

Mawarizeki and Sunazawa reservoirs, which are located in the west of Aomori Prefecture, are agricultural ones surrounded by apple farms and rice paddies. The banks are reinforced by Phragmites australis, Salix and cement blocks as well. The reservoirs are nearly full of water in spring, and it is drained in autumn. The whole surface is frozen in winter.

Area & Coordinates

570ha 40°45′N 140°24′E
region: Tohoku

Designation Type

Wildlife Protection Area (Local)

Protection Status

Unprotected

Conservation issues

Agricultural intensification/expansion

Birds

Breeding visitor

Aix galericulata, Anas poecilorhyncha, Podiceps cristatus, Fulica atra, Gallinula chloropus, Tachybaptus ruficollis, Alcedo atthis, Phalacrocorax carbo, Ardea cinerea

Passage visitor

Anatidae, Scolopacidae, Charadriidae, Ardea cinerea, Egretta alba, Cygnus cygnus, Cygnus columbianus, Anser albifrons, Anser fabalis, Haliaeetus albicilla, Mergus merganser, Anas acuta, Anas platyrhynchos, Anas poecilorhyncha, Aythya fuligula, Egretta alba