Birdwatching in Kyushu (February 15-18, 2025)

 There were some unique Kyushu bird encounters, including the distinctive black-and-white adult Daurian Jackdaw and a small flock of Chinese Penduline Tit, and it was good to see a Ruddy-breasted Crake emerging in an easy-to-see location.

Daurian Jackdaw

Daurian Jackdaw

Daurian Jackdaw

Daurian Jackdaw

Eastern Marsh Harrier

Eastern Marsh Harrier

Eastern Marsh Harrier

Eastern Marsh Harrier

Eastern Marsh Harrier

Common Shelduck

Common Shelduck

Common Shelduck

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Ruddy-breasted Crake

Ruddy-breasted Crake

Ruddy-breasted Crake

Eurasian Spoonbill

Bull-headed Shrike