Japan / Tohoku Region /
JP039Ezogadate reservoir
Site Description
Artificial landscapes (terrestrial); Wetlands
Ezogadate reservoir, which is located in the west of Aomori Prefecture, is an agricultural reservoir surrounded by apple farms and rice paddies, and Phragmites australis and Salix grow in and around the reservoir. The reservoir becomes full of water in spring while the water is drained in autumn, and the whole surface is frozen in winter.
Area & Coordinates
50ha 40°46′N 140°19′E
region: Tohoku
Category
A4i
Protection Status
Unprotected
Conservation issues
- Disturbance to birds
Birds
Breeding visitor
Podiceps cristatus, Fulica atra
Passage visitor
Cygnus cygnus, Cygnus columbianus, Anser albifrons, Anser fabalis, Anatidae, Egretta alba, Ardea cinerea, Anatidae, Egretta alba, Ardea cinerea
