Lesser White-fronted Goose, カリガネ

I drove to the south and I finally got to see the Lesser White-fronted Geese,  カリガネ up close. 3 birds were resting among other geese on the side of the lake. It was early in the morning and the low sun was right in front of me, behind the birds

After a while I got more favorable light, but still...

Found a better point.

I could watch their cute faces all day long

Other geese around them included Tundra Bean Goose, ヒシクイ

and Greater White-fronted Goose, マガン

Goldeneye, ホオジロガモ and Greater Scaup, スズガモ

They come every year to the big river near my home. It's so nice to see their movements and acts of display up close. 💓

Goldeneye, ホオジロガモ 

The next day there were 3. Although it was a sunny day, the scene looks grey, with the light from a different angle

A little down towards the bay a flock of different ducks was catching the sunlight.

Greater Scaup, スズガモ They really like to sleep!

Winter has arrived

It's cold! After my stay with family in tropical Indonesia it's hard to get acclimated again. I left the colorful birds and butterflies of Bali and got a grey world in return. Brrr. First thing I realized is that I missed out on the geese, particularly the Snow Goose that came to Imazu. I drove around aimlessly to see what was left.

2 Eastern Buzzards, ノスリ hunting together

Great Crested Grebes, カンムリカイツブリ at the 2 ponds

2 Black-crowned Nightherons, ゴイサギ along the creek

A few Baikal Teals, トモエガモ hidden in the reeds

Black-necked Grebe, ハジロカイツブリ - Glad to see your red eyes.

2 (again!) Greenshanks, アオアシシギ chasing each other up and down the creek.

Smews, ミコアイサ  2 males and 5 females

3 more females at another pond.

At the entrance to M river, a decent sized flock of Lesser Scaups, スズガモ

Among the a group of Eurasian Coots, オオバン - 48 birds. Were there ever that many before?

Bali ducks - watch the video!

 Kawaiso! They have no wings. They are huddled together and driven from one field to another. They look funny. Happy even, I must admit. And when they pass by I can't help but watch and smile.  

A fluffy plume on my head. Looks good, I want that, too!

Our day out to the beach

Let's go! (Look at Plumey)

I don't want to eat duck meat.

Trip to Bali, 4

Brightly colored red heads popped out of the green foliage and could be seen from far.

Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker, ショウジョウハナドリ 

Where did you go?

female

Pied Bushchat, クロノビタキ I saw it from the car, jumped out and managed 1 shot

Way up high, in the tallest trees: Short-tailed Starlings, コミドリカラスモドキ.  Do they really look like mini crows?

Different wings. Stingless Black bees

Crown Flower, カイガンタバコ

Passion fruit flower

At the local market