Mt. Kuju, Nuthatch, ゴジュウカラ etc

Last part of our 2 days at Mt. Kuju. The weather was what could be expected during the raining season: Alternating rain and sunshine, the showers not too heavy, but clouds hanging in the valleys all day long. The woods were dark. Birds could be heard more than seen, but a few came down. While Jaap hiked to the top to see the last of Miyama Kirishima, I wandered the trails of a lower altitude, catching up with him on his way down. I wanted to see the flowers, but I have only 2 legs...

Eurasian Nuthatch, ゴジュウカラ looking for insects on the ground in order to feed the kids

Got "something"

Juvenile, following mum and dad, waiting to be fed

Japanese Grosbeak, イカル on a similar mission up high

1 of 2 Chinese Hwamei, ガビチョ scurrying on the trail. A bit too far for a good shot

It's Snowbell time. Flowering trees are widespread around the Chojabaru area.

Japanese Snowbell, エゴノキ 

A pretty background for the Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker family, コゲラ

Fallen down from the yummy green leaves up high, a caterpillar of Great Purple Emperor, オオムラサキ??    I nearly stepped on it 💦

Continue your search for food and stay safe!