Lake Kutcharo
Lake Kutcharo (クッチャロ湖, Kutcharo-ko) is a pair of inter-connected freshwater lakes in Hamatonbetsu, Esashi District, Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. Eight rivers flow into the lakes, and they drain into the Sea of Okhotsk. The lakes were designated a Ramsar site in July 1989, and host nearly 300 bird species either year round or as part of the avians' migratory pattern.
| Lake Kutcharo | |
|---|---|
| クッチャロ湖 (Japanese) | |
Lake Kutcharo | |
Lake Kutcharo | |
| Location | Hamatonbetsu, Esashi District, Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan |
| Coordinates | 45°09′N 142°20′E |
| Type | Freshwater lake |
| Etymology | Ainu kut-char (クㇳチャㇻ), meaning "marsh water outlet". |
| Basin countries | Japan |
| Surface area | 13.40 square kilometres (5.17 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) |
| Max. depth | 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) |
| Shore length1 | 27 kilometres (16.8 mi) |
| Surface elevation | approx. 1–2 metres (3.3–6.6 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
| Designations | |
|---|---|
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | Kutcharo-ko |
| Designated | 6 July 1989 |
| Reference no. | 439 |
The site is considered especially important for the tundra swan and the white-tailed eagle. Many varieties of ducks use the site, as well, with 50,000-60,000 visiting the lakes annually. A bird banding facility and an observation center are found at the site.
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