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栃木市--渡良瀬遊水地・谷中湖 (Tochigi--Watarase Retention Ponds / Yanaka Lake)

Located in the Japan area, 栃木市--渡良瀬遊水地・谷中湖 (Tochigi--Watarase Retention Ponds / Yanaka Lake) is a popular birding destination. Recently, birders have spotted Eastern Spot-billed Duck, Great Cormorant, Little Egret in the area.

173
All-Time Species
8
Sightings (14 days)
Tochigi
Region
Japan
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Trailing 14 Days
Species
Date Spotted
Count
Eastern Spot-billed DuckAnas zonorhyncha
Sep 22, 2026
3
Great CormorantPhalacrocorax carbo
Sep 22, 2026
3
Little EgretEgretta garzetta
Sep 22, 2026
2
Great EgretArdea alba
Sep 22, 2026
1
Medium EgretArdea intermedia
Sep 22, 2026
1
Gray HeronArdea cinerea
Sep 22, 2026
1
Black KiteMilvus migrans
Sep 22, 2026
1
Barn SwallowHirundo rustica
Sep 22, 2026
1

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