Mt. Imakuma - Katakurajoshi Park

It was a hot and humid day from the morning.

I entered Mt. Imakuma in the morning. The temperature started to rise at 7:00 AM, and it was quite hot and humid. I heard the voices of summer birds, but I couldn't see them. Japanese lilies were in bloom.

Eurasian Reed Bunting Parent and Child

On the way to Mt. Imakuma, I encountered a Eurasian Reed Bunting parent and its young. The parent was feeding the chicks, who were not yet very good at flying.

The chicks had a pale color.
The chicks had a pale color.
The parent is holding prey in its beak.
The parent is holding prey in its beak.
Eurasian Reed Bunting Parent and Child Field Guide

Japanese Lily

Japanese lilies were blooming in the grassy area on the slope.

The large white flowers stood out.
The large white flowers stood out.
Japanese Lily Field Guide

Japanese Five-lined Skink

It was basking in the sunlight by the roadside.

It came out of the grass.
It came out of the grass.
Japanese Five-lined Skink Field Guide

Mantis religiosa Larva

In the afternoon, I moved to Katakurajoshi Park. I found a Mantis religiosa larva on a leaf.

Even the larva has well-developed sickles.
Even the larva has well-developed sickles.
Mantis religiosa Larva Field Guide
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