
Some more Narcissus Flcatchers from the forest pool…………..


Eastern Crowned Warblers are the common phylloscopus breeders in Hokkaido. Another species, Sakhalin Leaf Warbler also breeds but seemingly not in the forests near this pool. This species, Kamchatka Leaf Warbler, is a common passage migrant in late May/early June. It is part of the Arctic Warbler complex that was recently split into 3 species.
Not many visit the pool, just the few passage migrants that happen to be passing through that part of the forest I suppose.
Yet another forest skulker. Short-tailed Bush Warbler (also known as Asin Stubtail) are common summer visitors but are small unobtrusive birds that are easily overlooked.
Their song is so high pitched my 50 year old ears can’t hear it.
A male Japanese Thrush at a well-known forest pool near Tomakomai. This is a common summer visitor but is a shy forest dweller and is generally difficult to photograph. The male put in 2 appearances as did the female but even at the pool they are jumpy and don’t stick around for long.