Isahaya in February 2

The Hen Harriers must have been surprised at the lack of attention they got. Very few birders were present and the owls were more popular. 

Male Hen Harrier, ハイイロチュウヒ ♂ cruising the reedbeds, searching for food in the strong wind.

Often crossing the embankment, venturing toward the fields

Smews, ミコアイサ in the waterways.

2 males here

 2 couples there

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