Wild Hokkaido! S2020E17 - Lake Saroma

Our stage this time is Lake Saroma, the largest lake in Hokkaido Prefecture, facing the Sea of Okhotsk. Seawater and fresh water are mixed together in this lake, and when the tide is low, tidal flats are revealed, attracting wild birds in search of food. The program host enjoys bird watching in the lake where various wild birds gather. Some rare birds are also seen here, taking a break during their migration. Later, we show you some footage of the wildflowers that bloom in the lake's sandy soil of the wildflower park, as well as the wild birds that raise their young.