On the morning of July 8, 2025, I captured a rare and powerful moment at Lake Kawaguchi: a Great Cormorant swallowing a large Black Bass.
This scene unfolded quietly on the lake’s surface, showing the raw reality of nature’s food chain in action.
Black Bass, a non-native species introduced to Japan, have become part of the lake’s ecosystem, and here, we see them fulfilling their place in it.
I share this record not only for bird and wildlife enthusiasts but also as a reminder of the cycles that continue quietly around us, unseen, every day.
Date: July 8, 2025
Location: Lake Kawaguchi, Japan
Summary: On July 8, 2025, a rare moment was captured at Lake Kawaguchi as a Great Cormorant struggled and successfully swallowed a large Black Bass on the lake’s quiet surface.
This video and photographic record show the solemn reality of the food chain and the place of non-native species like Black Bass within the natural cycle.
Ideal for nature enthusiasts, wildlife photographers, and those seeking to understand the deeper workings of Japan’s lakeside ecosystems.
