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...

Asari Dam (visit 2)

Posted on: May 5, 2020 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

Asari Dam

Yoichi (visit 9)

Posted on: September 30, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

I took a train ride out to Yoichi to walk along the river. I wanted as well to see how my new Tamron G2 150-600mm lens worked. very clear and sharp on many photos. the auto zoom was a little slow. I am still learning my way around the...

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...

Yoichi (visit 7)

Posted on: August 27, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

I went out to explore Yoichi River. A short trip turned into a long trip, as I kept finding birds that excited me, so my curiosity kept me going. I was very excited to find a group of nine juvenile Eurasian Mergansers (aka Goosanders) swimming up river with their...

Fugoppe Beach (visit 1)

Posted on: August 18, 2019 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

I had heard about, and wanted to explore Fugoppe Beach in Yoichi. The west beach side has been under construction, so it is difficult to access and many birds avoid it. So, I took a bus from close to Yoichi Station and headed for the east beach side, which...

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...

Yoichi (visit 1)

Posted on: May 8, 2018 by: Hokkaidojef-editor Comments: Leave a comment

I took my Birthday, and spent the whole day out exploring the Yoichi River path, the tributary, and Cape Moire as well. A lot of new birds spotted. Many firsts. The Herons and Egrets were beautiful to see. Mostly Great Cormorants out. The Wagtails were very animated and playful....

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Yoichi (visit 16)

Asari Dam (visit 2)

Yoichi (visit 9)

Mukawa River Estuary (visit 1)

Yoichi (visit 7)

Fugoppe Beach (visit 1)

Yoichi (visit 6)

Yoichi (visit 5)

Yoichi (visit 4)

Yoichi (visit 1)