Bird Watching in Japan & Asia: Goldcrest

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2024-05-03

Birdwatching in Nikko (March 30, April 27, 2024)

Brown-headed Thrush (male)

Bullfinch (male)

Goldcrest

Narcissus Flycatcher (male)

Russet Sparrow (male)

Coal Tit

Mallard (male)

Eurasian Wren

2012-10-28

Birdwatching in Osaka-jo Koen (25 October, 2012)

Osaka-jo Koen (Osaka Castle Park) is a famous birding spot to see migratory birds in western Japan. As I saw someone's blog which nearly daily updates bird records in the park. According to the blog, it seems migration in this autumn is more productive than usual years.

Although I didn't expect much, I decided to drop in the park for half day before my appointment in Osaka. I arrived in the park about 9:00 a.m. and started walking from the Osaka-jo-koen station. Immediately I heard call of flycatcher and then found a female Narcissus Flycatcher after 5 minutes. Then, I walked towards southern part of the park where normally more migratory birds are seen. I was lucky to see a female Japanese Thrush and a few warblers (probably, Arctic Warbler) on the way.

There were about 30 people despite a week day. They were waiting for Goldcrests were appearing. After passing a plum tree garden, I stopped nearby a gate where I heard flycatcher's call. Yes, there was a female Narcissus Flycatcher. Also, a few Goldcrests were seen very closely. While I was staying there, I also found 1-2 Arctic Warblers and a male Mugimaki Flycatcher, which was a highlight of the day.