Kabeshima Cormorant Wintering Ground

壁島ウ渡来地 · Kabeshimautoraichi

Japanese Cormorant — Photo: belvedere04 / CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: May 1, 1934
Location: 山口県下関市豊北町
Prefectures: Yamaguchi
Scientific name: Phalacrocorax capillatus

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Japanese Cormorant

A large seabird with glossy black plumage that nests on rocky coasts and islands and dives for fish. It has also been used in traditional cormorant fishing. Many of its breeding and visiting sites around Japan are Natural Monuments.

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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Kabeshima Cormorant Wintering Ground is a National Natural Monument, designated as: Habitat / breeding site. Designated on May 1, 1934.

The designated site is in 山口県下関市豊北町.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.

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