Dear friends,
Oct. 25, 2008 marked the first month since 10 Japanese crested ibis, known as toki, were released in Sado, Niigata Prefecture. Follow-up observation has revealed the range of their movements to be wider than expected while revealing the specific locations at which some of them look likely to settle. The whereabouts of two of the birds remain unknown, however, and the looming problem they all face is surviving the coming winter when prey will become scarce as their feeding ground are covered with snow and ice. When the mountains are covered with snow, the birds can no longer find insects like locusts to eat. When the surface of open water freezes, it becomes difficult for the birds to catch loaches and frogs. The Environment Ministry regards this winter as the biggest hurdle for the ibis’ return to the wild and plan to supply loaches to the feeding grounds if the situation becomes desperate. I think that released crested ibis is a symbol to avoid a beautiful bird extinction. Do you have some good ideas that these birds can survive in the natural environment?
A presentation entitled “Japan and U.K. , two Island Countries” will be given by Mr. John Hepburn on February 15th, the third Sunday, at 1:00 PM in the Lounge. Before the speech, we will have a Karaoke lesson featuring the song “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” Following the song, the above-mentioned concern will be discussed briefly. I would appreciate those not attending to let me know in advance. Thank you. Tel: 0848-37-3518 URL: http://www.geocities.jp/matsuuras2000/
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