There had been reports of terns flying over the lotus ponds in Imazu. Not a common sight in Fukuoka. On the 1st of July, during the meeting of the Wild Bird Society of Japan there was still one around.
クロハラアジサシ Whiskered Tern
Below エリグロアジサシ, Black-naped Terns between Thailand and Malaysia, 2008
Other birds seen that weekend: A family of Spot-billed Ducks, カルガモ
ヒドリガモ, Eurasian Wigeon and ヘラサギ, Eurasian Spoonbill.
Decided to stay in Fukuoka this summer?
セッカ, Zitting Cisticola, proudly posing with a big catch (grasshopper)
Just found your blog. Beautiful photos! Keep up the good work!
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