A daily journal.
Mainly introducing wild birds of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, through photos.

夏羽に変わりつつあるクロツラヘラサギ

J15が昨年の11月8日に初確認 されて以来、4カ月以上たったクロツラヘラサギたち。三角池やその周辺、豊崎あたりで過ごしていた群は最大19羽ほどいましたが、現在は8羽ほどがまだ滞在中。

12月24日に確認されたJ10の足環をつけたクロツラヘラサギは単独で餌探しに忙しそうでした。夏羽にも変わりつつあるようで、胸のあたりや冠羽に少し黄色味がかってきた。

Black-faced Spoonbill / Ringed / flagged bird

A Black-faced Spoonbill with the crest feathers around the breast beginning to take on some colour.

Black-faced Spoonbill / Ringed / flagged bird

The Black-faced Spoonbill was running through the shallows, snatching prey with its distinctive bill.

Black-faced Spoonbill / Ringed / flagged bird

At times it submerged its face completely underwater to search for prey.

Black-faced Spoonbill / Ringed / flagged bird

A Black-faced Spoonbill and a Great Egret were using a small weir to catch prey. A Common Kingfisher was nearby as well.

Categories: 野鳥