Birdwatching in Fukuoka and Saga (January 28, 2026)

 In Fukuoka, we were able to spot a male Copper Pheasant, which was undoubtedly the highlight of the tour. Although the mountain is at a low altitude, the climb was steep, so we ascended slowly, allowing the participants to take occasional breaks, and after about an hour, we spotted the male emerging from the side of the trail. In Saga, we were able to observe waterbirds, including the endangered Saunder’s Gull.

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Saunder's Gull

Copper Pheasant

Copper Pheasant

Copper Pheasant

Copper Pheasant

Birdwatching in Senjo-ga-hara and Kanuma (October 16-17, 2023)

 Several hundreds of Siskin arrived in Senjo-ga-hara!  A pair of Copper Pheasant was seen well along the forest road in Kanuma.

Siskin

Siskin

Siskin

Siskin

Mallard

Copper Pheasant

Copper Pheasant

Birdwatching in Kagoshima (14-18 December 2018) 4 Copper Pheasant (subspecies ijimae)