Brown Hawk Owl, アオバズク

６Birds in the tree, 2 parents and their 4 chicks. The babies had just left the nest and were too excited to sleep. Ever so entertaining!

なんの話？What are they talking about?

small stuff

Had a lot of fun with this

Juveniles - ugly and cute 1

The squeaking of  Mallard ducklings, マガモ woke me up one morning.

Resident ducks of the river Mom decided to take them out and explore the harbour that day. 

 Mom quacking instructions from the pontoon

Juveniles - ugly and cute 2

These Thrushes had a successful summer this year. The chicks are mostly taking care of themselves.
They look so scruffy, worth a shot

  

   

   

Barn Swallows, ツバメ

July, birds have been nesting at the usual site for about 3 months now. The nests always seemed to be occupied and there was a constant stream of parents flying in and out. The first newborns had barely left when others hatched again.  

This mom or dad seemst to be feeding life insects. They literally crawl out the chicks beak.

Are these flies meant to be eaten, or did they fly by to get their share?

気持ちが悪い, Disconcerting

Flying class... somebody will have to wash the deck soon :-) 

Greater Painted-snipe, タマシギ

The rice plants are still small, I could see the birds feeding in the paddy fields. Still, they are experts in hiding!

I'd love to see their chicks one day, but in July the rice plants are too tall for a clear view.

Other birds in the vicinity were the Grey-headed Lapwings, ケリ with their babies

おおきくなった！

2 parents and their 3 babies

Below a couple of  Ruddy-brested Crakes, ヒクイナ in the far distance 

Brown Hawk Owl, アオバズク

Looking in the tall Camphor trees I found 2 of several owls breeding in North Kyushu. Watching the nest, waiting for the chicks to hatch. Pretty soon the parents will be busy feeding them and maybe we get a chance to see them!

Good Luck!