Aomori, Apr 28 (News On Japan) –
The Pacific island of Kabushima, in Aomori, has witnessed about 30,000 seagulls migrate to this very important breeding web site, designated as a nationwide pure monument.
Starting round March annually, the seagulls arrive in droves to say their territories and nurture their eggs. Some are seen locking beaks in territorial disputes or warming their eggs, an indication of the breeding season’s depth.
According to officers, the primary eggs of the season have been noticed on April 11, and the island is at the moment on the peak of its laying interval.
Visitors to the island have expressed their astonishment. “It’s surprising. They don’t flee, and I’ve never seen so many all at once,” one customer remarked.
To defend the seagulls from pure predators, 24-hour surveillance is carried out on Kabushima. Ryo Yamauchi, a seagull safety officer, famous, “Predators include foxes, crows, kites, and peregrine falcons. We patrol the area to ensure the birds are safe.”
The peak of egg-laying continues till early May, with hatchlings anticipated to emerge by mid-May. This annual occasion attracts not solely a plethora of seagulls but additionally quite a few guests desirous to witness the pure spectacle at Kabushima.
Source: FNN