White's Thrush, Pied Avocet, and others
White's Thrush has been turning up frequently this season. They're quite wary, so this was the first individual I managed to photograph. Pale Thrush and Brown-headed Thrush are also present on Ishigaki Island at the moment, but Dusky Thrush has been almost nowhere to be seen.
The Pied Avocet has been staying a long time. Temminck's Stint, Little Ringed Plover, Long-toed Stint, and Wood Sandpiper have all increased slightly in number. Spring migration may be getting underway soon.
A White's Thrush in the rice fields. It is noticeably larger than Pale and Brown Thrushes, and the bold patterning adds to its presence.
A Pale Thrush appearing in my garden every day.
A Pied Avocet on an extended stay.
Red-necked Stints arrived in a small flock.
Little Ringed Plovers in a flock of about 20.
About 20 Common Snipe wintering.
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