Birdwatching in Igashira-Koen and Oarai Coast (3 January, 2018)

Although our original target was Red-crested Pochard, we changed to visit Igashira-Koen and Oarai to see Smew and Harlequin Duck.  We missed the former but enjoyed photographing Harlequin Duck.

Falcated Teal (male)

Falcated Teal (male)

Falcated Teal (male)

Falcated Teal (male)

Northern Pintail (male)

Eurasian Wigeon

Eurasian Wigeon

Eurasian Wigeon

Eurasian Wigeon

Eurasian Wigeon

Eurasian Wigeon

Eurasian Wigeon

Harlequin Duck

Harlequin Duck

Harlequin Duck

Harlequin Duck

Harlequin Duck

Red-breasted Merganser

Red-breasted Merganser

Pelagic Cormorant

Herring Gull

Japanese Wagtail

Blue Rock Thrush