Mukawa River Estuary

Posted on: September 16, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

Mukawa River Estuary was the second stop of the day on our three location itinerary. We saw a number of new birds (thumbs up)! As well, we say a Hokkaido Red Fox in the field, relaxed, and grooming next to three Grey Herons in a row. Also saw two...

Ishikari Dunes–I

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

A very hot day out today at Ishikari Dunes! I saw several new birds added to my life list. One was a Far-eastern Curlew. It was so awesome to watch it feeding. I could get fairly close to it and the Eurasian Whimbrels, that were hanging out with it....

Naebo Park–VIII

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

A small group showed up this Sunday for the outing at Naebo Park. We were surprised to find a group of nearly 100 people as well, assembled there for a “Tozan” or pilgrimage up the mountain. We waited for them to get about 500 meters ahead of us, for...

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Birding Adventures in Southwestern Hokkaido

Eastern (Common) Buzzard

Mukawa River Estuary

Ishikari Dunes–I

Naebo Park–VIII