Golden Week 2022 #6 May 1, 2022 by Stuart Price, posted in Oshamambe, ShorebirdsDusky ThrushSome common birds at this time of year posing for the camera…Red-flanked BluetailLittle Ringed Plover
Summer arrivals April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 by Stuart Price, posted in Hokuto, Shorebirds, YakumoRed-flanked BluetailSummer stuff is arriving all the time: Stejneger’s Stonechat, Chestnut-cheeked Starling, Common Reed Bunting etc etc. The above Red-flanked Bluetail was in Yakumo yesterday and this Little Ringed Plover was near Hakodate today.Little Ringed Plover
Golden Week 2021 #6 May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 by Stuart Price, posted in Oshamambe, ShorebirdsBar-tailed GodwitWaders have started appearing: this Bar-tailed Godwit was near Oshamanbe.Bar-tailed GodwitA few Wood Sandpipers were also around as well as some Kentish Plover. Little Ringed Plovers are summer breeders and are in many locations now.Little Ringed Plover