The website The Selection/Designation Process for the Prefectural Symbol says this about the adoption of Miyagi’s official bird and animal:
“On March 19th, 1965, six kinds of animals and birds (the Deer, the Serow, the Black-tailed Gull, the Golden Eagle, the White-fronted Goose and the Sendai Willow Wren) were nominated after being presented to the wildlife council. As a result, the Goose for a bird, and the Deer for an animal obtained the most votes by local residents and it was reported to the directors meeting at the ministry. On July 30th, 1965, the Deer and the Goose were officially designated as prefectural wildlife, and officially announced through the prefectural newsletter.”
However, it isn’t clear if Miyagi adopted the white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) or if it recognizes all geese as the official bird. Miyagi reportedly boasts more geese than any other prefecture, many of them protected at a national nature preserve, Inzunuma Marsh.
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