The nabezuru never arrives, and the voice of embarrassment in the wintering area locals Yamaguchi Shunan November 21, 14:50

In Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, where the only migratory bird navel is wintering in Honshu, the navel that flies in late October has not been confirmed even on the 21st, and the local people are confused.

The Yatsushiro Basin in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture is known as the only wintering place for navels in Honshu, and is designated as a national special natural monument along with flying navels.

Usually, it will fly in late October, but according to Shunan City, this season has not been confirmed as of the morning of 21st.

The most recent flight since 1963, when the record remained, was November 7, 1979, and there was never a season in which no flight was confirmed.

In the Yatsushiro Basin, there were about 100 navels overwintering in winter.However, due to the effects of diminution and other factors, there have been around 10 in recent years, and locals have set up crane models. We have maintained a roosting environment by maintaining a roost.

Mr. Yuji Masuyama, who is in charge of protecting the navel at Shunan City Hall, said, “The navel can be swept away by a typhoon or stayed at a high temperature in the middle of the migration. But I don't know the exact reason. I want the locals to come early because they feel lonely. "