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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...