Around the mountains

During the last week of February, I walked around the mountainous areas south of the city. There was very little to see, and whatever flew by disappeared immediately. A few birds caught my attention, but taking photos was quite a challenge. 

 Grey Wagtail, キセキレイ

Brown Dipper, カワガラス

Rustic Bunting, カシラダカ

Japanese Green Woodpecker, アオゲラ

Long-tailed Tits, エナガ

Ryukyu Minivet, リュウキュウサンショウクイ

There was a loud noise in the bush. Tracing it I stumbled on a small pool. All of a sudden, the place was silent. Here and there pairs of eyes floated on the surface.

Japanese Brown Frog, ニホンアカガエル

 Once I withdrew the noise started again. I carefully slid back, hiding behind a tree. Many frogs, maybe 100 or more jumped up, yelling like a bunch of hungry kittens! There seemed to be more frogs than water. A large blob of spawn floated on the edge of the pond.