Katano Castle Ruins Park to Yudono River
A male Blue Rock Thrush was singing on top of a utility pole.
I observed from Katakura Castle Ruins Park towards the upper reaches of the Yudono River. The number of winter birds seems to be decreasing, and I didn't hear the call of the Red-flanked Bluetail. Along the Yudono River, Common Teal were relaxing.
Cherry Blossoms and Great Tit
The cherry blossoms at Katakura Castle Ruins Park were in full bloom. There were many Great Tits on the branches of the cherry trees.
Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker
Many Japanese Pygmy Woodpeckers were out in the upper plaza of the park.
Hawfinch Flock
There were about 20 Hawfinches in the trees between Katakura Castle Ruins Park and the Forest of Gathering.
Great Egret in Breeding Season
There was a Great Egret in breeding season. The ornamental feathers are becoming more flamboyant.
Foraging Eastern Spot-billed Duck
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Common Teal Foraging in the Shallows
They were foraging in the shallows. They don't seem to have migrated yet.
Great Cormorant
It was looking for food near a small weir.
Eurasian Coot Pair
A pair of Eurasian Coots were swimming.
Female Daurian Redstart
There was a Daurian Redstart that hadn't migrated yet along the river.
Blue Rock Thrush Singing on a Utility Pole
The Blue Rock Thrush that I often see was singing on top of the utility pole.
