Common birds in interesting poses…
Some more Maskeds
Tag: Masked Bunting
An early morning bunting
A very common species but a bit of an underrated one I think.
Golden Week 2023 #6
Yesterday Narcissus Flycatcher and Eastern Crowned Warbler were around in the park just outside town, as well as Pale Thrush, Wryneck and all the usual stuff but not many photo opps. Pretty quiet compared to 2021 and 2022 in this location and at this time.
The above Olive-backed Pipit was nice to see and there are always the common species like Russet Sparrow. This is a sparrow species that stays high up in the trees…
And the very common Masked Bunting…this ringed male was in exactly the same corner of the park last year.
Another short stroll
Another short stroll with the RF 600 f/11. Before Hakodate City chopped down most of the riparian bushes/trees there were often interesting birds passing through in spring. Not much around today: the above singing Masked Bunting being the most noteworthy…
Golden Week 2022 #26
Some of the commoner birds in the park this morning…
Golden Week 2022 #17
A very common but shy summer visitor and a bird I don’t often photograph. This is a male.
A small tree
We were watching a family of foxes and parked next to the road. Just outside the car window was a small tree with several common species on it………………
Stupid frickin’ branches……………
