Yoichi (visit 11)

Posted on: October 28, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

Today, I made a fairly large itinerary of stops. I hit the previous Otaru Group trip’s Yoichi bird group stops, as well as both sides of the river from one bridge to the other. The Marsh Tits were out and jumping back and forth between the trees on each...

Naebo Park (visit 9)

Posted on: October 20, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

It turned out to be a nice photo day to get some nice pics of the birds that were out at Naebo Park. Winter is coming, so the Nuthatches have showed up. As well, saw my first Brambling today. The “yuki-mushi” aka snow flies (very tiny, smaller than gnats),...

Yoichi (visit 10)

Posted on: October 13, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

The remains of a typhoon passed thru the Yoichi area, so it was quite windy and cold this day. We ended up in a caravan of cars from one spot to another (5 areas in all). Depending on the location, we spent 20 minutes to 1 hour birding. I...

Nishioka Pond (visit 1)

Posted on: October 8, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

First trip out to Nishioka pond. It took train, subway, and bus to get their. I did meet Naoaki at Sunagawa Station to find the hidden bus stop near “Boston Bake” to get to the Pond. It was a nice sunny day out. A number of ducks and other...

Shukutsu (visit 6)

Posted on: October 1, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

I started out late afternoon at the top of the observation area and worked my way down and up to the view from Shukutsu point. Then down to the marina and docks. After that I walked thru the cliff tunnels and walked around the fishing villages near Toyoiyama Beach...

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