Maizuru City Conducts Survey of Kanmurijima, a Natural Monument Streaked Shearwater Breeding Ground

Maizuru City will conduct a management status and ecological survey of Kanmurijima, a national natural monument designated as a Streaked Shearwater breeding ground, from May 8 (Friday) to May 11 (Monday), Reiwa 8 (2026). This is the first of two annual regular surveys. The survey is carried out in cooperation with the 'Kanmurijima Research Group,' which includes members of the Ornithological Society of Japan. The primary focus is on banding and small bird surveys of Streaked Shearwaters to confirm the habitat of migratory birds on Kanmurijima. Kanmurijima is an uninhabited island designated as a natural monument in 1934, known as a valuable collective nesting site for Streaked Shearwaters. Following the survey, a lecture on the findings will be held at Maizuru City Hall on May 11 (Monday) at 15:30. The survey's purpose includes management status checks (e.g., coastal patrols) and ecological surveys (banding, small bird surveys). Maizuru City is the organizer, and the Kanmurijima Research Group is the survey body. Media wishing to accompany the survey must apply by April 17 (Friday), Reiwa 8, due to transport support from the Maritime Self-Defense Force. No prior registration is required for attending only the lecture.