Katkurajo Castle Ruins Park to Yudono River

It was a clear autumn day from morning.

I observed along the Yudono River for the first time in a month. There was a Daurian redstart.

Japanese Tit

There were many Japanese Tits in Katakurajo Castle Ruins Park.

They are concerned about the sky.
They are concerned about the sky.
Japanese Tit Field Guide

Bull-headed Shrike

Bull-headed Shrikes were singing loudly here and there.

This is a female perched on a cherry tree branch.
This is a female perched on a cherry tree branch.
It was watching its surroundings from the treetop.
It was watching its surroundings from the treetop.
Bull-headed Shrike Field Guide

Japanese Green Woodpecker

I found a Japanese Green Woodpecker in the forest of Tsudoi-no-Mori Park.

The individuals here seem less wary.
The individuals here seem less wary.
There are many branches, making it a little difficult to photograph.
There are many branches, making it a little difficult to photograph.
Japanese Green Woodpecker Field Guide

Asian Brown Flycatcher

While chasing the Japanese Green Woodpecker, I heard a strange cry, and when I looked for it, there was an Asian Brown Flycatcher.

It perched on a branch in the shade.
It perched on a branch in the shade.
Asian Brown Flycatcher Field Guide

Eurasian Teal

When I went to the Yudono River, there were Eurasian Teals.

It was on a block where Great Cormorants often rest.
It was on a block where Great Cormorants often rest.
Eurasian Teal Field Guide

Great Cormorant

A Great Cormorant was drying its wings next to the Eurasian Teal.

It has green irises.
It has green irises.
Great Cormorant Field Guide

Japanese Wagtail

A Japanese Wagtail was fighting over territory at a spot near Inari Shrine where Common Sandpipers are often seen.

It seems a little nervous.
It seems a little nervous.
Japanese Wagtail Field Guide

Common Moorhen

A Common Moorhen came out of the grass.

The frontal shield wasn't very red.
The frontal shield wasn't very red.
Common Moorhen Field Guide

Male Common Kingfisher

I took a picture of a Common Kingfisher that I often see these days.

It perched on a cherry tree branch.
It perched on a cherry tree branch.
It caught a small fish.
It caught a small fish.
Male Common Kingfisher Field Guide

Grey Heron

A Grey Heron was flying.

It is very sunny.
It is very sunny.
Grey Heron Field Guide
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