Asakawa River (Asakawa Bridge to Naganuma Bridge)

The temperature was high, making it a perfect day for observation.

Red-breasted Flycatcher

I photographed a Red-breasted Flycatcher early in the morning.

It was searching for food on the ground.
It was searching for food on the ground.
Red-breasted Flycatcher Field Guide

Small Copper

The number of butterflies in the riverbed is increasing.

A Small Copper near the ground.
A Small Copper near the ground.
Small Copper Field Guide

Common Kingfisher (female)

A female Common Kingfisher was in a pool near Owada Riverside Park. A cat emerged from the bushes nearby. Kingfishers often come to this spot.

It didn't seem to mind the cat passing by.
It didn't seem to mind the cat passing by.
Common Kingfisher (female) Field Guide

Many Bull-headed Shrikes

Many Bull-headed Shrikes were out in the riverbed. A male and a female were perched on the same tree.

A male with a distinct eye stripe.
A male with a distinct eye stripe.
A female with pale colors and a slightly plump appearance.
A female with pale colors and a slightly plump appearance.
A male in the treetop.
A male in the treetop.
Many Bull-headed Shrikes Field Guide

Reed Bunting in the Reed Field

There was a Reed Bunting in the reed field upstream from Naganuma Bridge. It was difficult to get it to come out into an easy-to-photograph spot.

It's standing vertically and eating something.
It's standing vertically and eating something.
Reed Bunting in the Reed Field Field Guide
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