Birdwatching in Takatsuki, Senri-chuo, Yamada-ike Park, Osaka and Takarazuka (9 February, 2025)

 It was quite a hectic birding day, visiting four sites in one day, and we managed to see Baer's Pochard, which I think pleased our guests.  Showing Yellow-throated Bunting was not possible, which was disappointing.

Baer's Pochard (male)

Baer's Pochard (male)

Baer's Pochard (male)

Baer's Pochard (male)

Baer's Pochard (male)

Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

Mandarin Duck

Grey Wagtail

Daurian Redstart

Daurian Redstart

Daurian Redstart

Daurian Redstart

Daurian Redstart

Daurian Redstart

Daurian Redstart

Pale Thrush

Falcated Duck

Red-flanked Bluetail

Red-flanked Bluetail

Birdwatching in Karuizawa and Jigokudani (January 8-9, 2025)

 

Falcated Duck

Falcated Duck

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Snow Monkey

Birdwatching in Igashira Koen (December 9, 2024)

 Two male Baikal Teals were still staying.  No Smew has arrived.  

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Baikal Teal

Baikal Teal

Baikal Teal

Baikal Teal

Baikal Teal

Baikal Teal

Baikal Teal

Baikal Teal

Baikal Teal

Baikal Teal

Baikal Teal

Eurasian Wigeon

Mallard

Mallard

Mallard x  Eastern Spot-billed Duck

Falcated Duck

Falcated Duck

Falcated Duck

Falcated Duck

Falcated Duck

Falcated Duck

Falcated Duck

Falcated Duck

Falcated Duck

Falcated Duck

Red-flanked Bluetail