At the coast, 海岸で

It's a good place to see the sunrise and though we had many spectacular red mornings in December, this day it didn't happen.

The wind picked up and sent waves crashing

Who dares to swim here? Great Cormorant, カワウ (or Japanese Cormorant, ウミウ?)

Blue on the rocks; Blue Rock Thrush, イソヒヨドリ male

No waders, but 1 Common Sandpiper, イソシギ

Pacific Reef Heron, クロサギ

Way out: Red-breasted Mergansers, ウミアイサ. There were about 8 birds but none came close

female

male

Views in the distance

The scene I prefer