Midsummer Gyogyoshi Gyogyoshi! Great Reed Warbler singing with a terrible voice. May I came to Yatsu Higata from Southeast Asia to form a brace and raise children. I will return to Southeast Asia in September



Reed bed in Yatsu Higata (green part)

We have been investigating the number of birds flying in Yatsu Higata for 21 years.

Observation Center east side


South side of parking lot

West side of the Observation Center


Freshwater pond

It will be held 5 times from May to June at 10 reed beds in Yatsu Higata on the same day and at the same time.






After the Great Reed Warbler leaves Yatsu Higata, we will conduct a nesting (number of nests) survey in September.

Nesting survey


There was a nest!




Activities of Great Reed Warbler Study Group
  • Census of Great Reed Warbler flying to Yatsu Higata May-June
  • Nesting (number of nests) survey September
  • Panel exhibition introducing Great Reed Warbler April-July

Nesting survey


Panel exhibition

We are deeply aware of the importance of continuing the survey, and will continue to investigate the number of arrivals, the number of nests, and the transition of reed beds.
If you are interested, let's work together!