March 15, 2025 (Sat)
Status of swan's northern migration from Enshu Pond and Ikehana Pond in Omitama City, dated March 14
Swans at Ikehana Pond before Northern Migration
19 swans remained at Ikehana Pond before their northern migration, located near the center and on the south side.
Swans near the center of Ikehana Pond
During this period, the water level drops slightly, and parts of the bottom of Ikehana Pond become visible near the center. It appears that water lilies are budding in Ikehana Pond. Also, some ducks and coots are still present, but they are expected to complete their northern migration soon.
View of swans on the south side of Ikehana Pond
The south side of Ikehana Pond still has water, and when people come, they approach expecting food.
Around 4:00 AM on March 14, 2025, we covered the status of the northern migration of swans at Enshu Pond and Ikehana Pond.
Enshu Pond has already completed its northern migration, while Ikehana Pond has already begun its northern migration, with 19 swans remaining.
The 19 swans should undertake their northern migration in the morning within a few days.
Swans that overwintered in Ibaraki Prefecture will stop in Hokkaido and arrive in the Kamchatka Peninsula and Siberian taiga region from April to May to engage in breeding activities. Around December of this year, they will return to Enshu Pond and Ikehana Pond accompanied by new families.
※The photo shows them seemingly adjusting for flight before their journey. Every few minutes, several swans would take flight, circle above the pond, and then land again. Swans migrate at night. Please see the separate page on Reasons for Swan Migration.