2026-08-01

Birding in Fukuoka, Kagoshima and Miyazaki (January 29 - February, 2026 )

During our tour of Kyushu, we were able to spot the Copper Pheasant in Fukuoka Prefecture, and the Siberian Crane, White-naped Crane, Hooded Crane, Sandhill Crane and Demoiselle Crane in Izumi. We also observed an unexpected flock of Red-billed Starlings on reclaimed land, and were able to see a Chinese Penduline Tit at close quarters. In Miyazaki, I spotted a rare Greylag Goose and was also able to charter a boat to observe the Japanese Murrelet.


White-naped Crane

White-naped Crane

White-naped Crane

White-naped Crane

White-naped Crane

Greylag  Goose

Greylag  Goose

Greylag  Goose

Greylag  Goose

Hooded Crane

Hooded Crane

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Chinese Penduline Tit

Northern Lapwing

Siberian Crane

Siberian Crane

Siberian Crane

Siberian Crane

Siberian Crane

Common Crane

Red-billed Starling

Japanese Murrelet

Japanese Murrelet

Japanese Murrelet
 

Copper Pheasant

Copper Pheasant

Copper Pheasant

Copper Pheasant