Birdwatching in Hiraiso and Igashira Park (March 11, 2024)

 My first Harlequin Duck in this winter, though most of them are bit far due to low tide.  Four male smew are still in Igashira Park.

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Mallard (male)

Mallard (male)

White Wagtail (male)

White Wagtail (male)

White Wagtail (male)

Harlequin Duck (male)

Birdwatching in Rikugien Park (March 4, 2024)

 A rather beautiful male Naumann's Thrush was observed in the garden.  He was another shy individual while I was able to see him about 15 meter from  him.

Naumann's Thrush (male)

Naumann's Thrush (male)

Naumann's Thrush (male)

Naumann's Thrush (male)

Naumann's Thrush (male)

Naumann's Thrush (male)

Naumann's Thrush (male)

Birdwatching in Igashira Park (March 1, 2024)

Totally four male smew were seen.  A male Red-flanked Bluetail is still present. 

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Smew (male)

Red-flanked Bluetail (male)

Red-flanked Bluetail (male)

Red-flanked Bluetail (male)

Red-flanked Bluetail (male)

Red-flanked Bluetail (male)

Great Egret

Baikal Teal

Baikal Teal

Pale Thrush (female)

Pale Thrush (female)

Mallard

Birdwatching in Jobu Ohashi (February 26, 2024)

 Fieldfare was my lifer!  Probably, 1st year immature.  It was so wary and hard to approach closer.  I observed he took an earthworm a few times during the three hours observation.

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Fieldfare