"Bird of Inagi City" is decided to be "Kestrel"!
Updated: December 16, 2016
Presented at the 15th I no Machi Inagi Citizen Festival
As a project to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the city, the "city bird", which symbolizes the city's history, was decided to be the " Kestrel ".
In making the decision, three meetings were held at the City Bird Review Citizens' Meeting, which consisted of academic experts, related organizations, and citizens, and based on the results of a citizen's vote, the "Kestrel" was decided.
The kestrel is a peregrine falcon that is about the size of a pigeon.
(Request) When observing or photographing, please check the following page and follow the facility rules and field manners.
Page of Kamiyato Ryokuchi Experience Learning Center
Wild Bird Society of Japan website "Field Manners"
"Kestrel" photographed in the city
Photographers: (left) Yasumasa Kawazoe, (right) Seiji Shirai
Citizen's vote result [vote total 1,148 votes]
From August 15, 2016 to September 15, we carried out citizen's vote in 14 places of city public facilities and city homepage.
A total of 1,148 votes were cast. The results are as follows.
| Candidate bird name | number of votes | |
|---|---|---|
| First place | Kestrel | 281 votes |
| 2nd place | Kingfisher | 207 votes |
| 3rd place | Japanese wagtail | 194 votes |
| 4th | Warbler | 173 votes |
| 5th place | little egret | 159 votes |
| 6th place | long-tailed | 51 votes |
| 7th place | redstart | 42 votes |
| 8th place | Green woodpecker | 41 votes |
Main comments on kestrels in the referendum
- Often seen on Kamiyato Ohashi Bridge.
- It is a rarity as it is hard to find in other areas.
- It is a bird that symbolizes Inagi City, which has a lot of nature, and is suitable as a city bird.
Inquiries about this page
Planning Policy Division, Planning Department, Inagi City
2111 Higashi Naganuma, Inagi City, Tokyo
Phone: 042-378-2111 Fax: 042-377-4781
