Dark-morph Grey-faced Buzzard, Korean Kestrel, and juvenile Crested Serpent Eagle (video)
The dark-morph Grey-faced Buzzard that has been wintering on Ishigaki Island for five consecutive years has become easier to observe. It may be showing itself in prominent spots because it is facing off against a neighbouring individual in an adjacent territory.
Korean Kestrels are numerous this season, with three individuals confirmed. Continental birds must be bold — none of them shows any wariness at all.
A dark-morph Grey-faced Buzzard visiting for the fifth consecutive year. After a long while, I was finally able to photograph it in sunlight.
From behind. Still looks great, doesn't it.
A Grey-faced Buzzard contending with a Black-morph Grey-faced Buzzard. A female individual.
A Black-morph Grey-faced Buzzard showing aggression toward a Grey-faced Buzzard.
It was on alert with its back feathers raised and calling.
A juvenile Crested Serpent Eagle near the Black-morph Grey-faced Buzzard. There seems to be no friction between them.
A juvenile Common Kestrel. At a glance I thought it might be a Lesser Kestrel, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
A juvenile Lesser Kestrel. Completely unafraid — I was able to observe it up close.
A male Common Kestrel. An individual with no wariness at all.
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