Saga, at the northern tip of the Ariake Sea 1

14th of March was spring tide, a good time to catch up on migrating shorebirds.

Saunder’s Gull, ズグロカモメ 

About 350 of these vulnerable birds were counted.

I was surprised to see so many, about 50% with black heads. 

Kentish Plover, シロチドリ

Red-necked Stint, トウネン,still just a few.

Kentish Plover, シロチドリ and Red-necked Stint, トウネン sinking in the mud

Eurasian Oystercatcher, ミヤコドリ