Asakawa River

A female Daurian redstart came closer.

I observed the right bank of the Asakawa River from around noon. A flock of Eurasian siskins was busily foraging. I spotted Daurian redstarts and bull-headed shrikes here and there.

Young Grey Heron

A young grey heron was hunting for food on the riverbank.

Its feathers are still light in color.
Its feathers are still light in color.
Young Grey Heron Field Guide

Eurasian Siskins

There were many Eurasian siskins in the grassy areas of the riverbed.

It suddenly popped its head out from behind the waves.
It suddenly popped its head out from behind the waves.
Eurasian Siskins Field Guide

Female Daurian Redstart

A female Daurian redstart was chirping frequently.

It was moving back and forth between the treetops and branches.
It was moving back and forth between the treetops and branches.
It came as close as about 5 meters.
It came as close as about 5 meters.
Female Daurian Redstart Field Guide

Bull-headed Shrike

A male bull-headed shrike was singing loudly, guarding its territory.

Its black eye stripe is clearly visible.
Its black eye stripe is clearly visible.
Bull-headed Shrike Field Guide

Great Egret Walking in the Asakawa River

Great egrets were leisurely foraging in the river.

It was about 1 meter in size.
It was about 1 meter in size.
Great Egret Walking in the Asakawa River Field Guide

Daurian Redstart on the Bridge

A male Daurian redstart was looking down from the top of the aqueduct.

It's quite conspicuous.
It's quite conspicuous.
Daurian Redstart on the Bridge Field Guide

Pale Grass Blue

White butterflies and lycaenid butterflies are still flying in the riverbed.

The pale blue color is beautiful.
The pale blue color is beautiful.
Pale Grass Blue Field Guide

Cabbage White

Sometimes they fly in pairs.

It landed on a flower.

It landed on a flower.

Evening Blue Rock Thrush

I found a female blue rock thrush at the Yudono River in the evening.

It's illuminated by the evening sun.
It's illuminated by the evening sun.
Evening Blue Rock Thrush Field Guide
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