The rain started early. That's how it felt to me. On the days that are not too wet, I go out - for a short time usually. I don't always get what I hope for. But that keeps me hoping.
Picking at the flies on a Lotus leaf, Ruddy-breasted Crake, ヒクイナ
There were 2 birds. They probably have a nest here somewhere.
The nesting Oriental Magpies, カササギ at the same place are very busy now. Fledglings following the parents, constantly begging for food.
Just a few km west a Brown Hawk Owl or Boobook, アオバズク is waiting at its yearly post. I'm waiting, too.
First week of June, suddenly, the harbor was full of young gulls. I think they are all Vega Gulls, first summer. セグロカモメ
Some Barn swallows, ツバメ are later than others. This one is still building. Or is it rebuilding?
A Japanese Wagtail, セグロハクセキレイ sitting quietly at the edge of a field. Why?
Some days later I saw it again. Maybe the same bird. Then there was a young one nearby.
So, that was why...
At last, the Cattle Egret, アマサギ. 12 birds were feeding in a small field in a residential area near M. River. I had never seen them there before. It seemed they didn't belong there. The next day they were gone.
