The days are hot; it's not sensible to walk under the scorching sun. A bit of wind feels comfortable, but the sun burns even more. I often think: What am I doing here? Taking refuge in the cool safety of the car is not an option. When will I get air conditioning????
A young Falcon crossed our path, to the uttermost delight of novice birders.
Peregrine Falcon, ハヤブサ
A flock of Plovers, with youngsters screaming to keep up.
Little Ringed Plovers, コチドリ
Eastern Spot-billed Ducklings, カルガモ - barely visible in the rice field
Zitting Cisticola, セッカ - perched on its favorite spot.
On to the shrines in the west: Brown Hawk Owl (Boobook), アオバズク
You are a little too close to the road, papa.
Safely high up in the tree
The ugly stumps of recently cut bamboo have become convenient drinking cups for the Pigeons
Oriental Turtle Dove, キジバト
Yabumyoga, ヤブミョウガ Pollia japonica
Fejervarya Rice Field Frog, ヌマガエル
Transverse Moth, フタトガリアオイガ Xanthodes transversa
Japanese Giant Gecko, ニホンヤモリ
