We stayed near Tomakomai one night last weekend..................
We checked out a couple of likely looking places for waders to the east of the city..............
At Mukawa there was Mongolian Plover, Red Necked Stint and Terek Sandpiper. Nothing posing for the camera, this also included Great Egret, a juvenile Peregrine and an Eastern Marsh Harrier.
At Atsuma there were more waders including a small flock of Black Tailed Godwit, some of them seemed to be adults with some summer plumage remaining............
They looked pretty tired...............
This species tends to be scarce near Hakodate as they prefer freshwater and there isn7t much suitable habitat for them compared to other places in Hokkaido.
Hi Stuart! This is my first visit of the day, to see your photos, always a pleasure to see your captures of sea birds. Looks like you are getting better weather!
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Thanks for the comment. It rained all the next day..............
DeleteSome lovely Godwit shots there. That touch of breeding colour really adds to their appearance.
ReplyDeleteFine "Blackwits"…we've got a couple of hundred down here already...
ReplyDeleteThen you have lots more than we do!
DeleteReally nice BIF of the flock - they are extra smart in flight.
ReplyDeleteYes they outshine barwits in the looks department when they fly off that's for sure..................
DeleteThese are some good looking juvenileds! Very nice set of photos. I especially like the BIF shot.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ayuwat, they are indeed striking when they fly..................
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