Birdwatching in Maioka Koen (January 23, 2011)

Weather was bit cloudy but fortunately not windy.  As I heard Solitary Snipe has been seen in the park, I decided to visit there shortly. According to local birdwatchers, it has not been seen yet this year.  While I was in the park, I enjoyed watching Black-faced Bunting (very tame), Water Rail, Woodcock and Siskin. There have been three woodcocks, though only one was seen during my one hour stay.

Highlight of the day was fighting match between Brown-headed Thrush and Dusky Thrush.  They were fighting each other at least three times.  Finally, Brown-headed Thrush won.  The poor Dusky Thrush was even attacked by a Pale Thrush later.

1st round: they seem to be ready...

Brown-headed Thrush attacks!

kicking each other

short break between 1st and 2nd round

2nd round: Dusky Thrush's attack

3rd round

3rd round: Brown-headed Thrush pins Dusky Thrush

3rd round: Brown-headed Thrush pins Dusky Thrush

3rd round: Brown-headed Thrush pins Dusky Thrush

3rd round: Brown-headed Thrush nearly kicks Dusky Thrush

the poor Dusky Thrush

Pale Thrush (male)

Daurian Redstart (female)

Brown-eared Bulbul drinks water

Black-faced Bunting (pair)

Black-faced Bunting (female)

Black-faced Bunting (female)

Black-faced Bunting (female)

Woodcock

Water Rail

Water Rail