Mt. Imakuma

I spotted a Grey-streaked Flycatcher in the fog.

I entered the forest at the foot of Mt. Imakuma early in the morning in a misty rain. Although the visibility was very poor, I could hear the birds singing well. A Lesser Cuckoo was singing at the entrance of the forest.

Substation in the Misty Rain

It was quite foggy on the way to the entrance of the forest.

I can hear the substation operating.

I can hear the substation operating.

Grey-streaked Flycatcher

I found a Grey-streaked Flycatcher in the branches of a tree visible from the road next to the substation.

I saw it through the branches.
I saw it through the branches.
It seemed to be foraging alone.
It seemed to be foraging alone.

Japanese Bush Warbler

A Japanese Bush Warbler was in the same tree as the Grey-streaked Flycatcher.

It barely showed itself.
It barely showed itself.

White-cheeked Starling on the Fence

A White-cheeked Starling perched on the fence next to the substation. I often see it in this location.

The area around the fence seems to be its territory.
The area around the fence seems to be its territory.

Large Snail

There was a large snail on the road.

The shell was over 3 cm in size.

The shell was over 3 cm in size.

Forest Engulfed in Fog

The fog was even thicker inside the forest, and I could hardly see beyond 10 meters.

It was magical.

It was magical.

Blue-and-white Flycatcher in the Fog

I heard the loud voice of a Blue-and-white Flycatcher in the forest. Fortunately, the thick fog seemed to prevent the flycatcher from seeing me well either.

It was singing with phrases similar to the Narcissus Flycatcher's song.
It was singing with phrases similar to the Narcissus Flycatcher's song.

Narcissus Flycatcher

I came out of the forest and returned to the point where I saw the Grey-streaked Flycatcher. A Narcissus Flycatcher had appeared.

Its throat is a yellowish color close to orange.
Its throat is a yellowish color close to orange.

Japanese Grosbeak

A pair of Japanese Grosbeaks flew in and perched on a nearby branch.

They perched high up in the tree.
They perched high up in the tree.

Asian Comma

An Asian Comma was sucking nectar from a thistle.

It is a conspicuous comma butterfly.
It is a conspicuous comma butterfly.

Japanese Bush Warbler Through the Branches

I found a Japanese Bush Warbler again.

It showed its face through the branches.
It showed its face through the branches.

Grey-streaked Flycatcher Again

After waiting for a while, the sun came out. Then, two Grey-streaked Flycatchers came out of the forest in the back and perched on a nearby branch.

Its belly has a pale buff color.
Its belly has a pale buff color.
The tip of its eyes is whitish.
The tip of its eyes is whitish.

Japanese Caterpillar Hunter

I found a Japanese Caterpillar Hunter on the ground on my way back.

It was not a very bluish individual.
It was not a very bluish individual.