Common, Hooded and White-naped Crane, Izumi, Kagoshima (February 16-17, 2025)

 The visit was made after mid-February, so many of the cranes had already flown away. Nevertheless, we were able to observe four species of crane.

Birdwatching and Wildlife watching in Hokkaido (February 10 - 14, 2025)

 Perhaps because of the stormy weather a few days earlier, there were few sea ducks and other seabirds, there was a lot of snow and the trip was generally unsatisfactory. Ezo sika deer were still present on the Notsuke Peninsula, much to the delight of the tourists.

Ezo Deer

Ezo Deer

Ezo Deer

Ezo Deer

Ezo Deer

Ezo Deer

Ezo Deer

Ezo Deer

Ezo Deer

Slaty-backed Gull

Slaty-backed Gull

Slaty-backed Gull

Slaty-backed Gull

Slaty-backed Gull

Slaty-backed Gull

Slaty-backed Gull

Whooper Swan

Whooper Swan

Common Gull

Red Fox

Red Fox

Ural Owl

Long-tailed Rosefinch

Long-tailed Rosefinch

Long-tailed Rosefinch

Long-tailed Rosefinch

Long-tailed Rosefinch

White-naped and Red-crowned Crane

Glaucous Gull

Glaucous Gull

Glaucous Gull

Glaucous Gull

Steller's Sea Lion

Steller's Sea Lion

Steller's Sea Lion

Steller's Sea Lion

Steller's Sea Lion

Steller's Sea Lion