Birds of Shakujii Park

I was able to see many wild birds in the pond and park.

I went to Shakujii Park for observation at the end of January. It was a cloudy day, but many birds appeared.

Black-crowned Night Heron Preening

A Black-crowned Night Heron was preening on the edge of the pond.

It was by the pond.
It was by the pond.
It was preening.
It was preening.
It had a blissful look on its face.
It had a blissful look on its face.

Japanese Bush Warbler

A Japanese Bush Warbler appeared near the water.

It showed itself.
It showed itself.
It looked up at me from below.
It looked up at me from below.

Northern Pintail

A Northern Pintail came quite close.

It came nearby.
It came nearby.

Little Grebe

A Little Grebe was also swimming.

It was swimming in the pond.
It was swimming in the pond.

Eurasian Grosbeak by the Water

A Eurasian Grosbeak came down to the water's edge.

It came to the water's edge alone.
It came to the water's edge alone.

Tufted Duck

It was a dignified individual.

It has a sharp look.
It has a sharp look.

Japanese Green Woodpecker

I heard the voice of a Japanese Green Woodpecker and when I looked for it, it had its head stuck in a hole.

It had its face in a hole.
It had its face in a hole.

Naumann's Thrush Under a Tree

There was a Naumann's Thrush under the tree.

It seemed to be foraging.
It seemed to be foraging.