New Year's Katakurajoshi Park

I saw birds that I don't usually see, such as Goldcrest and Ryukyu Minivet.

It was the first observation of the new year. It was my usual course, but I was able to see birds that I don't usually see, such as Goldcrest and Ryukyu Minivet. There were also many birds on the blocks of the riverbed.

Eurasian Coot

There was a Eurasian Coot alone along the river.

The feathers on its neck are standing on end.
The feathers on its neck are standing on end.
Eurasian Coot Field Guide

Female Blue Rock Thrush

There were many birds on the blocks along the Yudonogawa River. This female Blue Rock Thrush is an individual I often see.

It seemed to be looking for food in the grass.
It seemed to be looking for food in the grass.
Female Blue Rock Thrush Field Guide

Bull-headed Shrike

There was a Bull-headed Shrike nearby.

It was having a skirmish with the Blue Rock Thrush.
It was having a skirmish with the Blue Rock Thrush.
Bull-headed Shrike Field Guide

Red-flanked Bluetail

A Red-flanked Bluetail appeared in the upper square of Katakurajoshi Park.

It's perched on the fence.
It's perched on the fence.
It's a brightly colored individual.
It's a brightly colored individual.
Red-flanked Bluetail Field Guide

Japanese Bush Warbler

Many birds came to the forest next to the shrine. This Japanese Bush Warbler was strolling at its own pace.

It also came out into the sun.
It also came out into the sun.
Its belly is white.
Its belly is white.
Japanese Bush Warbler Field Guide

Goldcrest

There was a Goldcrest in the same forest. I think there was only one.

The top of its head is yellow.
The top of its head is yellow.
It was cute.
It was cute.
It was taking some food.
It was taking some food.
It was quick.
It was quick.
Goldcrest Field Guide

Japanese Grosbeak

After a while, a flock of Japanese Grosbeaks flew in.

They were eating slowly.
They were eating slowly.
Japanese Grosbeak Field Guide

Ryukyu Minivet

A Ryukyu Minivet was mixed in with a flock of Japanese Tits and Willow Tits.

I feel that the white on its forehead is narrow.
I feel that the white on its forehead is narrow.
It's a female in the branches.
It's a female in the branches.
Ryukyu Minivet Field Guide

Friendly White-eyes

I found some friendly White-eyes.

They are preening each other.
They are preening each other.
Friendly White-eyes Field Guide

Japanese Green Woodpecker

A Japanese Green Woodpecker perched on a branch in the back. It was truly a day with many birds.

Its cheeks are red.
Its cheeks are red.
Japanese Green Woodpecker Field Guide

Long-tailed Tit

There were many Long-tailed Tits when I went down to the Yudonogawa River.

They were chirping loudly.
They were chirping loudly.
Long-tailed Tit Field Guide

Male Daurian Redstart

This time, there was a Daurian Redstart on the block.

It seems to be its territory.
It seems to be its territory.
Male Daurian Redstart Field Guide

Common Kingfisher

A Common Kingfisher was hunting from the block.

It has an amazing face.
It has an amazing face.
It was being watched by pedestrians.
It was being watched by pedestrians.
Common Kingfisher Field Guide

Grey Heron taking a nap

A Grey Heron was taking a nap.

It's dozing off.
It's dozing off.
Grey Heron taking a nap Field Guide
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