Unoyama Cormorant Breeding Ground

鵜の山ウ繁殖地 · Unoyamauhanshokuchi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: January 22, 1934
Location: 愛知県知多郡美浜町
Prefectures: Aichi
Scientific name: Phalacrocorax carbo

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

About the Great Cormorant

A large water bird common on lakes, rivers and coasts, diving to catch fish. It nests in colonies in trees, and Unoyama in Aichi has long been known as a breeding site, which is now protected as a Natural Monument.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Unoyama Cormorant Breeding Ground is a National Natural Monument of Japan (愛知県知多郡美浜町). A large water bird common on lakes, rivers and coasts, diving…

The designated site is in 愛知県知多郡美浜町.

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.