Long-tailed Shrike, タカサゴモズ and the rest

I didn't have much luck with the shrike. The first time I saw him he flew nearby and I kind of expected that to happen again.

But I didn't get any good shots that first time, so I went back for a second chance. It didn't come close.

A third time... even further away  :-(

Off to some easier targets: Hooded Cranes, ナベヅル

Dusky Thrush, ツグミ

Common Pheasant, キジ

Northern Lapwing, タゲリ

 And that was Isahaya for now.

What's happening in West Fukuoka - 1

Back to the birds. While reports of all kinds of exotic birds in various places in Kyushu keep coming in, I keep an eye on our own area in West Fukuoka.
The news about the Long-tailed Shrike is spreading and in the weekends many people gather there. The cheeky bird plays a difficult game with them!

Long-tailed Shrike, タカサゴモズ

Another bird in the same area, often seen together: Eurasian Wryneck, アリスイ

Later, in the very same tree 2 of the 6 local Magpies, カササギ quarreling as usual

A group of Zitting Cysticola, セッカ family had me fooled. They made soft babbling noises that didn't sound like their usual "chin chin chin" or "chat chat chat" at all

Ducks are arriving. Some of the first winter visitors: Common Pochard, ホシハジロ

Welcome back, Long-tailed Shrike, タカサゴモズ

October 1st, the day after typhoon nr 24. It was still quite windy and in the morning we had a few rain showers. I drove to the fields in the west, toured the familiar places and found today's surprise:

Long-tailed Shrike, タカサゴモズ

I thought it looked rather pretty and mature in the dark trees. But now on the PC it is a bit scruffy.

Like before?

 I remember seeing that roughed up tail last year. Is it a sign of moulting?

2 Siberian Stonechats, ノビタキ

Far Eastern Curlew, ホウロクシギ (2 of 6) and a Bar-tailed Godwit, オオソリハシシギ

Bar-tailed Godwit, オオソリハシシギ (3)

Birds in November 2

Every time I go to Imazu I look out for the Long-tailed Shrike, タカサゴモズ It has become a must. I cannot leave without at least a quick glance. And most times I take a quick shot.

In his favorite tree

And then, at a very different location... Number 2?