I had just settled myself comfortably when the first visitors arrived. Mr. and Ms. Kurotsugumi. The lady stayed hidden while taking a bath (I cannot see that place, but I can hear it) The male watched out for her.
Japanese Thrush, クロツグミ
Sitting quietly at my spot near the water, watching birds coming and going, I could hear a Flycatcher calling continuously, so I wasn't surprised when it came to a tree nearby.
Narcissus Flycatcher, キビタキ
Just 1 day at my place in the mountains, but it was worth it! Only in May, before the rains come I can go here. Later it will be too wet and the bugs will eat me alive. I don't like to use insect repellent, because it keeps the birds away as well. So it was now or not. I sat there for about 2 hours, very unusual for a person who prefers to walk. The birds kept me entertained throughout and I completely forgot my urge to move on. Most birds were Tits. They were curious and came very close.
Coal Tit, ヒガラ
More about other visiting birds later,
Below a butterfly that I had not seen here before. Kojanome, コジャノメ
Looking for butterflies is fun. In the middle of the day, when birds are resting, butterflies are still active.
Observations while walking in the neighborhood, Nishi-ku. A mixture of birds, bugs, and flowers.
At lunchtime, in the middle of a hot day, a Ruddy-breasted Crake, ヒクイナ came out of the swamp in a park to get some food. Is there a nest in there?
