Birdwatching in Maioka-Koen (February 17, 2026)

 This is the closest birding spot to the house in Yokohama where I lived until four years ago. Whilst the number of birds is by no means large, species such as the Eurasian Woodcock and the Brown-cheeked Rail can be seen there. Although I didn’t spot either of them on this particular day, I did manage to see a White’s Thrush.

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Asian Tit

Asian Tit

Hawfinch

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

Birdwatching in Tsukuba-san, Ibaraki (February 22, 24 & 26, 2025)

 Yellow-throated Bunting, White's Thrush, Red-flanked Bluetail and others were seen in the plum grove site. All were easy to observe and seasonal photographs could be taken with the plum flowers.

Rustic Bunting

Rustic Bunting

Rustic Bunting

Rustic Bunting

Rustic Bunting

Japanese Tit

Japanese Tit

Japanese Tit

Japanese Tit

Japanese Tit

Japanese Tit

Japanese Tit

Japanese Tit

Japanese Tit

Japanese Tit

Japanese Tit

Daurian Redstart

Daurian Redstart

Daurian Redstart

Daurian Redstart

Pale Thrush

Pale Thrush

Pale Thrush

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

White's Thrush

Meadow Bunting

Meadow Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Yellow-throated Bunting

Red-flanked Bluetail

Red-flanked Bluetail

Red-flanked Bluetail

Red-flanked Bluetail

Red-flanked Bluetail

Red-flanked Bluetail

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit