Fumi-shima

Fumi-shima in December 2008

Fumi-shima (経島) is an islet 180 metres (590 ft) from the shore near Izumo, Shimane, Japan. It is a nesting place for around 5,000 Black-tailed Gulls each Spring.[1] The islet used to have a shrine dedicated to Homomisaki Jinja. Only the shrine priests were allowed to visit the island so the gulls settled virtually undisturbed.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Bamforth, Chris Here be the land of the gods April 28, 2006 The Japan Times Retrieved April 5 , 2016
  2. ↑ Getty images, Black-Tailed Gulls at Fumishinma Island

Coordinates: 35°25′49″N 132°37′36″E / 35.43028°N 132.62667°E / 35.43028; 132.62667

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