This colony is now seriously threatened by roadworks planned for the area. It is the only form of bargaining power we have left. Birds and Birding in Japan - by Koji Tagi.
Japan is located in far east of Eurasian Continent.
The relatively small island country is a home for surprisingly many birds. Approximately 600 species of birds have been recorded in the country. The country also has many endemic species. Most of birds in Japan are migratory. Many of ducks, geese, cranes and finches are winter migrants.