厚岸水鳥觀察館 / Akkeshi Waterfowl Observation Center

厚岸水鳥觀察館（位於厚岸町）除了展示水鳥等動植物和濕地的各式各樣的資料之外，也會舉辦環境保護的活動。厚岸湖·別寒邊牛濕原於1993年時成為了拉姆薩公約的登錄濕地。可以透過即時影像觀看到濕地的樣子。在附近有丹頂鶴在那裡築巢。這個設施也兼有在濕原中移動的獨木舟休息站的角色。

Akkeshi Waterfowl Observation Center (Akkeshi Town) displays various materials to learn not only about waterfowl, but also other animals and plants which can be seen in Lake Akkeshi and Bekanbeushi Wetland. This center is also in charge of preserving its environment. In 1993, Akkeshi Lake and Bekanbeushi Wetland became registered marshes under the Ramsar Convention. Visitors can watch a live feed sent from cameras in the marsh. The red-crowned crane, which is known as Japanese crane, inhabits this marsh. Canoeing is popular but access spots to get on and off the water are restricted. One of three access stations is here.