Migrating birds in Minami Koen

Gathering before their departure to the breeding grounds further north:

Japanese Robin,  コマドリ

Black-faced Bunting,  アオジ

Grey Bunting,  クロジし

Brambling,  アトリ Partying in the pool

Male and female

An intruder!

Taking over:  Siskin,  マヒワ

These big bright poppies are flowering in the botanical gardens from March. Though I prefer the more delicate wild flowers I couldn’t resist stopping by for a shot or 2.

Also seen that day:  Varied Tit,  ヤマガラ(residents)