Red-crowned Crane in Tsurui, Hokkaido (February 10, 13-14, 2025)

 Red-crowned cranes were more active than when we visited in January and early February, and were actively displaying as the breeding season nears.

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