Isahaya 1

The news about a Vulture in Isahaya reached me too late... too bad. But there is always something to see.

Black Stork, ナベコ, just 1 bird this year

1 single Greater White-fronted Goose, マガン among the crows, mostly Rooks, ミヤマガラス.

Where were the Jackdaws? Not here...

Of course there were lots of Water Pipits, タヒバリ. I looked for some red breasts, but didn't see any

Hooded cranes　ナベツル were flying at the end of the day.

Looking for red 2

Missing out on the Amur Falcons in Imazu was a big disappointment. I decided to travel south in further pursuit and rove to Isahaya in the Nagasaki prefecture. After getting everything packed in the car I had a short sleep and left at 3:00 am. Driving on the deserted highways with the music system full on I got there in a high and enjoyed the sunrise

My welcoming committee of white egrets.

No wind and a little chilly, perfect start of the day.

Common Snipe, タシギ

I found several of the "usual" birds at there "usual" spots...

Common Kingfisher, カワセミ

...and several Kestrels on the hunt

Eurasian Kestrel, チョウゲンボウ

One pair of near-red legs:  Black Stork, ナベコウ

And a very cooperative Stonechat, ノビタキ on the Golden Rod, セイタカアワダチソウ

Isahaya on a windless day 2, Black Stork, ナベコウ

Early in the morning, on top of the power poles, 2 Black Storks. They come to Isahaya every year, but I hadn't seen them yet. This time we got lucky

Black Stork,  ナベコウ