Yoichi (visit 16)

Posted on: July 19, 2020 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

It had been a little while since I had been out to Yoichi. Nice weather, though a little hot. More people hanging out in Yoichi itself than I imagined. I saw more birds than I had thought to see. It turned out to be a rather good trip. At...

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...

Mukawa River Estuary (visit 1)

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...

Hariusu Beach (visit 1)

Posted on: August 25, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

Otaru group trip to Hariusu. I was surprised that where we went actually led down to the beach next to Ebisu Island! I have been waiting for the chance to find out how everyone was getting down there. From meeting at the elementary School, we crossed Route 5, and...

Yoichi (visit 6)

Posted on: August 15, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

Went out early to Yoichi on a very hot day. Saw a good number of Great Cormorants, and other birds. Too hot to make it clear out the the section of beach in Yoichi closer to Ranshima. I did get the bus schedules and checked access to that area...

Yoichi (visit 5)

Posted on: July 29, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

I headed out to Yoichi early in the morning; for a few hours to see what was along the river. I travelled from the bridge near Nikka Distillery towards the ocean and back up the other side. A very hot, yet windy day. I saw many Siberian Stonechats; one...

Yoichi (visit 4)

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

I had a chance to head out with Naoaki to Yoichi River to check out the summer birds. A hot day, but many birds to get excited about. We both enjoyed not only discovering new birds, but marveling at the unique behavior of the birds we saw. At Cape...

Onuma Park (visit 1)

Posted on: May 4, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

I spent 3 Days and 2 nights on an outing for my birthday at Onuma Park. Enjoyed a hotel with a hot spring onsen. I was sick unfortunately, but still managed to get in 15 hours birding and a 2 hour private bird tour, ha-ha. I birded in 4...

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Yoichi (visit 16)

Shukutsu (visit 6)

Mukawa River Estuary (visit 1)

Hariusu Beach (visit 1)

Yoichi (visit 6)

Yoichi (visit 5)

Yoichi (visit 4)

Onuma Park (visit 1)