Upland Buzzard, Black-winged Kite, Crested Serpent Eagle
The Upland Buzzard that has been wintering on Ishigaki Island again this season — for some reason our timing kept missing each other, but I finally managed a close observation. It really does give off a different impression from the Eastern Buzzard. Its flight style is different too.
A pair of Black-winged Kite chicks fledged recently; they seem to breed regardless of the season. Even so, the warmer months appear to be their main breeding period, and like the Crested Serpent Eagle, they are active and in breeding mode.
A striking Upland Buzzard. The expression is particularly fierce.
The Upland Buzzard came flying straight toward me.
Every year, Upland Buzzards winter on Ishigaki Island.
Upland Buzzard riding a thermal.
A Japanese Sparrowhawk and a Barn Swallow were mobbing the Upland Buzzard.
Black-winged Kite resting near the rice fields where it feeds.
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