Katsugen Pass & Lake Suwa (Kamaguchi Sluice Gate) - Day 1
Saw many waterfowl at Lake Suwa.
To observe the birds of Katsugen Pass again this year, I departed on Friday night and headed to Okaya. It was snowing in the early morning and quite cold.
Meadow Bunting
It had started snowing by the time I arrived near the pass, and the bird activity seemed sparse.
Coal Tit
There weren't many birds overall, and only small birds were noticeable.
Bufflehead
It was so cold that I decided to go down to the lake and photograph the waterfowl.
Common Pochard
It was alone near the Bufflehead.
Little Grebe
The water in front of the sluice gate was calm, and there were many waterfowl.
Goosander
A pair of Goosanders was swimming. They seemed a bit more cautious compared to other waterfowl.
Tufted Duck
There were many ducks on the lake side of the sluice gate as well.
Great Crested Grebe
A Great Crested Grebe was swimming close to the shore.
Smew
There were about 20 Smew near the sluice gate.
Mallard
I took a walk along the shore of Lake Suwa for about 30 minutes.
Northern Pintail
There was also a flock of Northern Pintails.
American Wigeon
A flock of American Wigeons was foraging on the land by the lake.
