Ruddy Kingfisher, Black-faced Spoonbill, Chinese Pond Heron and others
The Ruddy Kingfishers appear to be progressing well through the breeding season — I can watch them nest-building and courtship-feeding.
A Black-faced Spoonbill has been staying for several days. Chinese Pond Herons in breeding plumage are scattered across various paddies, with several individuals present.
In paddies with open water, Ruff, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Marsh Sandpiper and Whiskered Tern were resting.
A Ryukyu Ruddy Kingfisher near my home. It appears to be test-digging trial nest holes in several spots.
A Black-faced Spoonbill in the rice paddies. A young bird.
Squacco Heron in breeding plumage. Some nuptial coloration is showing as well.
These two Squacco Herons were together. They still retained some winter plumage.
A female Ruff. Winter plumage is still prominent.
Four Sharp-tailed Sandpipers. This individual had the most advanced breeding plumage of the group.
The Little Stint is transitioning into breeding plumage but still retains some winter plumage.
Whiskered Terns in breeding plumage. A small flock of several birds.
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