A Western Swamphen that had gradually been coming closer.

Pecking at rice grains.

A Western Swamphen's feet, enormous in proportion to its body.

The Western Swamphen used these large feet to draw food toward itself before eating.

A Western Swamphen on an overcast day.

When the sun hits it, the colours become even more brilliant.

A Western Swamphen running across the paddy fields. A typical day consists of eating rice here, or moving to another field to drink water and eat plant stems.

While watching the Western Swamphen, an Oriental Reed Warbler appeared.

It wouldn't come out of the thicket…

A Eurasian Tree Sparrow with partial leucism on its face.

Red-throated Pipits have been increasing.