February became extremely cold and I caught one cold after the other. Consequently I didn't visit all the places on my wish list and mostly hung around in the west when my condition allowed it. I had plenty of chances to see the 2 wintering thrushes, though not often together.
Naumann's Thrush, ハチジョウツグミ
Brown-cheeked Rail, クイナ often appeared, moving nervously between the reedbeds while quickly picking at some edibles
The Ruddy-breasted Crake, ヒクイナ, even more nervous and shy, hardly ever shows up, except to chase the Rall, クイナ
These 2 species don't get along with each other very well. The Crake, ヒクイナ fiercely defends its territory, though it tolerates the Moorhens, バン
A regular sight, not only in the waterlogged fields is the Common Snipe, タシギ
Doesn't pay much attention to the squabbles around him.
Northern Lapwing, タゲリ with pretty colors when the sun shines, but where has that sunlight gone?
3 Dunlins on an expedition. ハマシギ
