Little things around Fukuoka

Walking to my check points, hoping to see something interesting, I end up with very little.

 A small flock of Yellow-throated Bunting, ミヤマホオジロ was skimming the edge of the forest.

A Pale Thrush, シロハラ eating black fruit of Glossy Privet,トウネズミモチ

I looked for White-eyes in the plum blossom, but didn't see any. Had to make do with the bees

Just some mushrooms in a dark corner of the woods.

Paulownia tomentosa tree, commonly known as the Princess Tree or Empress Tree, キリ

Others in the park

One morning I arrived early and headed for the 'komadori kaidan'. Something was there! I could see it, hear it. There were 2 or 3. Soon they appeared: 

Red-billed Leiothrix, ソウシチョウ

A bit disappointing, but at the water basin they looked good

Other birds coming to drink or bath: Yellow-throated Bunting, ミヤマホオジロ

It gets busy here sometimes. Japanese Grosbeak, イカル  Pale Thrush, シロハラand Brown-eared  Bulbul, ヒヨドリ

Grey Bunting, クロジ

My bad luck with them hasn't changed. There are several around, I heard, but...

White-bellied Green Pigeon, アオバト

Brown-headed Thrush, アカハラ

Pale Thrush, シロハラ

Long-tailed Tit, エナガ

Ryukyu Minivet, リュウキュウサンショウクイ

White's Thrush, トラツグミ

I could see him from far away, it was hopping away on the grass. Its size and its typical posture were an easy giveaway. 

Looking for edibles on the ground

Got a worm!

A Pale Thrush stayed close by. Defending territory?

Look at the difference in size!

In the late afternoon light the colors get warmer.

and warmer

But I'm getting colder and colder - time to go home

Birds in the west

I love the winter colors when the sun is weak and the light is gentle. There aren't any spectacular birds, as far as I can see. But the common wings get that soft glare, making them kind of special.

Northern Lapwing, タゲリ

Eastern Buzzard, ノスリ

Common Goldeneye, ホオジロガモ

I want to see you on a sunny day!

Lots of Pale Thrushes, シロハラ - very few others. This generally drab-looking Thrush sometimes has a bit of color.  

Or is this a hybrid?

Brown-eared Bulbuls, ヒヨドリ

That's why there are so many holes in the cabbage leaves in winter...

Aoji. Everywhere. Masked Bunting, アオジ

Thrushes in the park

The corners of tree branches often hold rainwater. It can last a few days after heavy showers and during those days birds stop by for a drink. In October several Thrushes visit the tall fruit-bearing trees, eating the berries starting from the top. 

Male Japanese Thrush, クロツグミ

Female

Eyebrowed Thrush, マミチャジナイ and Pale Thrush, シロハラ

Who owns this place?

Portrait of an Eyebrowed Thrush, マミチャジナイ

More arguments

Portrait of a Pale Thrush, シロハラ

other birds in the vicinity:

Daurian Redstart, ジョウビタキ 

Grey-streaked Flycatcher, エゾビタキ　from late October