Monday, 26 January 2026

Winter trip, Kaimondake

Fortunately, the cold spell didn't last long. It was funny to see bits of snow along the road in the very south of mainland Kyushu. When we stopped at Kaimon dake, it almost felt summer-ish again. Jaap hiked to the top, I hung around the park at the foot of the mountain. The flora looked so different, that kept me occupied, Birds were far and few. Except for one Hawk, that took it's time watching his or her surroundings. 


Eurasian Sparrowhawk, XXX



2 full minutes later - still there!



Some of the abundant berries, like these Beautyberries, オオムラサキ



Never seen before: Satsuma Sankirai. サツマサンキライ The Satsuma vine from Kagoshima



Wild Rose, ノバラ?



Flowers, stronger than the volcanic lava stone. Pink Knotweed, ヒメツルソバ?



A burst of red. Pyracantha, or Firethorn shrub, ピラカンタ



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