Observation Log
Field notes from nature observations.
Windy Tama River
Observed on a windy day. The birds were being blown around by the wind.
Raccoon Dog and Brambling
Observed at the Tama River in the morning.
Raptors on a Warm Day
Saw a Northern Goshawk and a Common Buzzard.
Rough-legged Buzzard in the Riverbed
A Rough-legged Buzzard and crows were squabbling.
Eurasian Bullfinch in Early Winter
I found a Eurasian Bullfinch in the riverbed.
Japanese Alder Longhorn Beetle
It was under a Japanese walnut tree.
Sawtooth Stag Beetle on a Japanese Walnut Tree
A male sawtooth stag beetle fell down.
Butterflies and White-cheeked Starling
A White-cheeked Starling was singing at the top of a willow tree.
Bagworm Moths at Nikaryo Honkawa River
Many bagworm moths were attached to the handrail.
White Frog along the Misawa River
I found a white frog.
European Starling Collecting Nesting Material
Both European Starlings and Eurasian Tree Sparrows are preparing for breeding.
Common Kestrel and Crows
A Common Kestrel was fighting with crows.
Raccoon Dog in Tama River
It was leisurely walking on the other side of the waterfront.
Evening Buzzard
An evening sighting of a buzzard perched on a low branch along the Tama River.
Northern Shoveler (Juvenile)
While searching for a Eurasian Wryneck, a Northern Shoveler arrived.
A Fine Weather Day in the Mid-stream of the Tama River
Water Rails and Red-legged Crakes showed up frequently.
Tama River on New Year's Eve
Eurasian Wigeons were swimming in the distance.
Tama River in September
Dragonflies were breeding.
Jewel Beetle on a Japanese Walnut Tree
A jewel beetle was flying around.
Tama River in Early Summer
A Zitting Cisticola was full of energy on the hot riverbed.
Little Tern Pair
A pair of Little Terns was flying near the Shukugawara Weir.
Birds of Shakujii Park
I was able to see many wild birds in the pond and park.
Yudonogawa River in Autumn
It was a rather warm day for November.
Hayatogawa Forest Road on New Year's Eve
I saw an Alpine Accentor, a Long-tailed Rosefinch, and a Red-flanked Bluetail.
Katsura Pass & Lake Suwa (Kamaguchi Watergate) - Day 2
I saw a pair of Long-tailed Rosefinches.
Katsugen Pass & Lake Suwa (Kamaguchi Sluice Gate) - Day 1
Saw many waterfowl at Lake Suwa.
Katakurajoshi Park - Komiya Park
Winter birds have arrived.
Yudonogawa River in the Afternoon
I took a walk on a sunny afternoon as the temperature rose.
Komiya Park
Observed at Komiya Park in the early morning. I saw Great Spotted Woodpecker, Japanese Green Woodpecker, Brown-headed Thrush, and Grey-chinned Minivet.
Fish at Arasaki
There were some waves.
Arasaki
I found a Japanese angelshark juvenile in the rocky reef.
Ara Saki in the Morning
The water temperature is finally warm enough to get in!
Lesser Cuckoo at Katakurajoshi Park
A Lesser Cuckoo showed itself.
Black-winged Damselflies at Asakawa River
It was a windy afternoon.
Narcissus Flycatcher and Blue-and-white Flycatcher
I saw a Narcissus Flycatcher and a Blue-and-white Flycatcher at Mt. Imakuma.
Blue-and-white Flycatcher at Mt. Imakuma
Blue-and-white Flycatchers and Eastern Crowned Warblers were singing vigorously.
Mt. Imakuma Japanese Serow
Encountered a Japanese serow feeding on a slope.
Katano Castle Ruins Park: Hawfinch Flock and Chinese Grosbeak
There were over 300 Hawfinches.
Hebifuchi Falls
Winter Wren was singing.
Tama River Bank
Many ducks were in the pond in the reed field.
Katakurajoshi Park
A Hawfinch was there.
Miura Peninsula, Nagai to Arasaki
I photographed a Smew on the west coast of the Miura Peninsula.
Sakusan-ike Pond to Nagai
I photographed a Chinese Blackbird at Sakusan-ike Pond.
Katukura Castle Ruins Park
While searching for Goldcrest, a Common Buzzard appeared.
New Year's Katakurajoshi Park
I saw birds that I don't usually see, such as Goldcrest and Ryukyu Minivet.
Little Grebe on New Year's Eve
I strolled along my usual route from Katakura Castle Ruins Park to the Yudono River. The temperature was very low, and the birds seemed to be feeling the cold.
Yudonogawa River in the Afternoon
A Common Kingfisher and a Daurian Redstart were perched on the same tree.
Tama Forest Science Garden
Three Rustic Buntings were present.
Blue-and-white Flycatcher at Katakurajoshi Park
I took a picture of a male Blue-and-white Flycatcher.
Katsugen Pass - Enrei Oshiro Park Line
It was snowing lightly from the morning.
Komiya Park
A Scaly Thrush appeared early in the morning.
Asakawa River
A female Daurian redstart came closer.
Katano Castle Ruins Park ~ Tochiyato Park ~ Yudono River
Northern Wheatears were everywhere.
Katkurajo Castle Ruins Park to Yudono River
It was a clear autumn day from morning.
Katabira Castle Ruins Park
A flock of young Eurasian magpies was present.
Mt. Dojyo - Common Kingfisher at Yudono River
I climbed Mt. Dojyo.
Asakawa River
I took a walk along the right bank of the Asakawa River. I saw a Zitting Cisticola and a Little Ringed Plover.
Mt. Imakuma - Katakurajoshi Park
It was a hot and humid day from the morning.
Tama Bridge (Morning)
A pair of Common Kestrels were actively hunting.
Katakura Castle Ruins Park
Many dragonflies were in the pond.
Minami-Asakawa Town in the Early Morning
It was full of Japanese Bush Warblers.
Riverbed under the Tama Ohashi Bridge
I saw Oriental Reed Warblers and Zitting Cisticolas in the afternoon.
Mt. Imakuma
I spotted a Grey-streaked Flycatcher in the fog.
Minami Asakawa Town
A Chinese Black Swallowtail was flying along the river.
Mt. Imakuma
I went to Mt. Imakuma to look for summer birds.
Mt. Imakuma
The blue-and-white flycatchers were singing from morning.
Minami Asakawa Town
Heard many calls of Eastern Crowned Warbler.
Komiyakoen Park to Yudono River
Swallows and house martins were flying around.
Minami Asakawa Town
Migratory birds have arrived, and the number of birds has decreased.
Katano Castle Ruins Park to Yudono River
A male Blue Rock Thrush was singing on top of a utility pole.
Asakawa River (Asakawa Bridge to Naganuma Bridge)
The temperature was high, making it a perfect day for observation.
Katakura Tsudoi-no-Mori Park to Katakurajoshi Park
A male Blue-and-white Flycatcher showed up before noon.
Birds of the Yudono River
The weather was nice, and there was no wind, so many birds were foraging along the river.