Katabira Castle Ruins Park

A flock of young Eurasian magpies was present.

After photographing a common kingfisher along the Yudonogawa River, I entered Katabira Castle Ruins Park to observe wild birds. A family of Eurasian magpies was foraging.

Common Kingfisher

I found a common kingfisher along the Yudonogawa River. I was able to photograph it from a fairly close distance.

The morning sun created a nice effect.
The morning sun created a nice effect.
It closed its nictitating membrane.
It closed its nictitating membrane.
Common Kingfisher Field Guide

Hwamei

A hwamei was singing loudly in the forest behind Food One.

It was very loud.
It was very loud.
Hwamei Field Guide

Japanese Common Toad

A Japanese common toad was walking along the road next to Katabira Castle Ruins Park.

It was heavy.

It was heavy.

Small Flock of Eurasian Magpies

There was a small flock of Eurasian magpies at the edge of Katabira Castle Ruins Park. A juvenile with white feathers mixed in its head was catching and eating insects.

It is a juvenile.
It is a juvenile.
It caught an insect.
It caught an insect.
It has white feathers mixed in its head.
It has white feathers mixed in its head.
It poked its head out from the treetop.
It poked its head out from the treetop.
Small Flock of Eurasian Magpies Field Guide

Indian Fritillary

Male and female Indian fritillaries were flying in the grassland.

The underside of the male's wings.
The underside of the male's wings.
The female was a slightly larger individual.
The female was a slightly larger individual.
Indian Fritillary Field Guide
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