Yudonogawa River in the Afternoon

I took a walk on a sunny afternoon as the temperature rose.

I strolled along the Yudonogawa River on a sunny November afternoon.

Grey Heron

A grey heron was leisurely foraging.

This individual has well-defined features.
This individual has well-defined features.
It was standing in the middle of the river.
It was standing in the middle of the river.
Grey Heron Field Guide

Common Sandpiper

A single common sandpiper was in its usual spot. I see them every year at this location.

It was standing still on the riverbank.
It was standing still on the riverbank.
After a while, it started foraging in the stream.
After a while, it started foraging in the stream.
It's dipping its beak into the water.
It's dipping its beak into the water.
Common Sandpiper Field Guide

Grey Wagtail

A grey wagtail also flew by.

It seemed to be marking its territory.
It seemed to be marking its territory.
Grey Wagtail Field Guide

Common Moorhen

A common moorhen was walking alone in the shallows.

It was walking slowly.
It was walking slowly.
Common Moorhen Field Guide

Female Blue Rock Thrush

It was on a block along the river.

It was still and seemed to be napping.
It was still and seemed to be napping.
Female Blue Rock Thrush Field Guide
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