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Shadows of Sakura
SakuraNiigata City, JapanApril 12, 2017It was already late after I walked my dog, but I headed back out with my camera and biggest lens. It wasn't long before the sun dropped so the shadows were...
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Kiji by the Riverside
Japanese Green PheasantMaleShinano River, Niigata, JapanApril 15, 2017Some pics of a pheasant by the riverside with bonus sparrows.Eurasian Tree Sparrow
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Spring at Junsai-ike
Japanese Pigmy WoodpeckerJunsai-ike, Niigata, JapanApril 22, 2017Two lovely sunny spring days for the weekend. Spent them at Junsai-ike.Narcissus FlycatcherRed-flanked Flycatcher
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Some Golden Birds 2017
Narcissus FlycatcherJunsai-ike, Niigata, JapanMay 4, 2017Golden Week Holidays now. I went to Junsai-ike for a few hours yesterday and again today. Patience pays off with some flycatcher encounters. I...
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Singing for Summer
Oriental Reed WarblerSakata, Niigata, JapanMay 20, 2017It seems summer is here. Lots of Oriental Reed Warblers at Sakata. They are typical of summer sounds in Niigata. They are cheerful birds and I'm...
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Roses of June 2017
RoseEchigo Hillside Park, Nagaoka, Niigata, JapanJune 4, 2017We visited the rose gardens at Echigo Hillside Park in Nagaoka today. The roses were at their peek on May 31. They are still quite beautiful...
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Ospreys Around the Wetlands
OspreyFukushimagata, Niigata, JapanJune 11, 2017Went out early this morning to Fukushimagata and had a nice encounter with this Osprey. I was using my little D7100 which worked ok but left me wishing...
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Eurasian Cuckoo in Flight
Eurasian CuckooFukushimagata, Niigata, JapanJune 24, 2017Had a nice fly-by encounter with this cuckoo yesterday. I often hear cuckoos in summer here but they hide in thick green trees and hurriedly fly...
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Remarkable Kestrels
Common KestrelCement Factory, Shinano River, Niigata, JapanJuly 1-7, 2017We had some disappointing news to start June off. I was looking forward to seeing the Northern Goshawk family, however,...
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TomboDragonfly, Shinano River, Niigata, JapanJuly 8, 2017Broke my arm badly about 7 weeks ago. Might be a while before I can handle heavy camera gear again. The city was abuzz with dragonflies in early...
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Sunset Over the Sea of Japan
Sun going down over Sado Island in the Sea of JapanNiigata, JapanAugust 27, 2017I think it would have been better with a bit more cloud.
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A Sticky Around Town
Laurel Bank ParkToowoomba, Queensland, AustraliaJanuary, 2017Â My uncle and I went for bit of a look around Toowoomba back in January.
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Kyoto
KyotoJapanMay, 2015Here's some pics from a visit to Kyoto in 2015. I lived there many years ago and took slides of birds along the Kamo River. I like urban birding. Now I'm interested in the scenery.
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Back to Birding
Peregrine FalconFukushimagata, Niigata, JapanSeptember 18, 2017It's been a while since I posted some birds on this blog. I rediscovered over the weekend that walking around and photographing birds...
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Raptor Migration, Mt Yamamotto, 2017
Raptor MigrationMt Yamamotto, Ojiya, Niigata, JapanSeptember 24, 2017We enjoyed watching the raptor migration at Mt Yamamotto, Ojiya this morning. We just stayed for 2 hours but we saw hundreds. My...
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Zen and
Spot-billed DuckFukushimagata, Niigata, JapanI saw a book advertised in a Birdlife magazine this past summer and I ordered it. It is called "The Art of Mindful Birdwatching - Reflection on Freedom...
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October Arrivals
Common CootHyoko, Niigata, JapanOctober 21, 2017Not so cold yet, but pretty dull. I'm happy to see all the new arrivals at Hyoko. Some Tundra Swans, but no Whoopers yet.The usual assortment of common...
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Dogfight
Northern GoshawkFukushimagata, Niigata, JapanOctober, 2017Almost every October I have found young goshawks around Fukushimagata with their eyes on the freshly arrived teal. This year a more mature bird...
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Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2017
ChrysanthemumYahiko Shrine, Niigata, JapanNovember 3, 2017Today was Culture Day, a national holiday, and we went to Yahiko Shrine with 10 million other people to enjoy the autumn colours and the...
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Sekiya Beach
Blue Rock ThrushFemaleSekiya Beach, Niigata, Sea of Japan, JapanNovember 12, 2017I rarely visit the seaside, but decided to try something new. It was dull in the morning with strong winds but it was...
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