House Martin Wintering Ground

イワツバメの越冬地 · Iwatsubamenoettouchi

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: March 15, 1973
Location: 奈良県吉野郡吉野町上市、天川村洞川
Prefectures: Nara
Scientific name: Delichon dasypus

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

About the Asian House Martin

The Asian house martin is a small swallow with a white rump and short tail, building colonial mud nests on cliffs, bridges and building walls. It catches insects in flight. A breeding site on Mie's Mie Island and a wintering site in Nara are designated Natural Monuments.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

House Martin Wintering Ground is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (奈良県吉野郡吉野町上市、天川村洞川). The Asian house martin is a small swallow with a white…

The designated site is in 奈良県吉野郡吉野町上市、天川村洞川.

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.