Is Miyakejima Streaked Shearwater Breeding Colony happening right now?
As of today, peak season now, through ~July 31. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each spring and summer, Calonectris leucomelas (streaked shearwater) returns to burrow colonies on Miyakejima in the Tokyo Islands to breed.
Birds arrive at night, lay eggs in late spring, and chicks fledge in late summer, making the island one of the region's most important seabird breeding sites.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Miyake Village Coastal Viewing Area (near Miyakejima Airport) |
| Habu Coast Colony Access Point |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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