During the yearly school break, we usually plan a trip with Billie, our Bus. To avoid any chance of snowfall, we often head south and end up in Izumi, Kagoshima, to watch the Cranes and other birds around the reserve.
The most common sight. Cranes gathering at one of the feeding stations.
There seem to be many White-naped Cranes, マナヅル this year.
The end of the day, Hooded Cranes, ナベヅル are getting ready for the night
Watching the sunrise has become a tradition and is always a good start of the birding day.
Back to the feeding station. A single Swan Goose, サカツラガン is making its way between the many long legs
It's not too concerned, even getting some sleep in the middle of it all.
Spoonbills, Black-faced and Eurasian, クロツラヘラサギ, ヘラサギ pop up here and there.
It must be a hassle for locals who go by their daily routine, having to deal with the thousands of birds spending the winter months in the fields around Izumi.
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