A stop at a rivermouth July 2, 2023July 2, 2023 by Stuart Price, posted in Raptors, Shorebirds, YakumoLittle Ringed PloverWe stopped at Yakumo on the way back from our trip…An Osprey was fishing just offshore.OspreyNot great conditions for BIfs.Osprey
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