Aisatsu

Aisatsu

This blog is for family and friends, to share my feelings and photos with and for myself, to support my fading memory. Readers who have my site translated automatically, please refer to the original if necessary. Especially when it comes to identification. Any comments, anonymous or by email name are always welcome!.

Tuesday, 6 January 2026

Isahaya December 2025

When I saw all those images of Short-eared Owls on SM, I thought I'd go and take a chance. It was surprisingly easy. Though I could never compete with the big-lens toting photographers, I was still happy with my results.


Short-eared Owl, コミミズク











What I was not happy about is my chances with the male Hen Harrier. I was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. This is all I got:


Male Hen Harrier, ハイイロチュウヒ







Female Hen Harrier, ハイイロチュウヒ







Eastern Buzzard, ノスリ





Female Common Kestrel, チョウゲンボウ



There were many Cranes, ツル flying in big V-s across the reclamation areas.







And at the end of the day the ducks, making loud noises with their wings, like a strong wind suddenly rushing in. They seemed to be Baikal Teals, トモエガモ





Animals included 5 Wild Pigs, 1 Weasel and this Raccoon dog, タヌキ