Red Collared Dove, Amur Stonechat, Garganey, Lesser White-fronted Goose and more (video)
A Red Collared Dove arrived, male and female, and were feeding on unharvested rice alongside Oriental Turtle Doves.
The first Amur Stonechat of the season confirmed in the paddy field area. In strong winds it appeared to be foraging, moving from branch to branch.
Geese and ducks are increasing. Garganey in particular seem numerous this season — they are being recorded all over the paddies. A Mallard also arrived, which is unusual for Okinawa. The two Lesser White-fronted Geese have now been here two weeks, joining up with Taiga Bean Geese and Greater White-fronted Geese to form a group of 26.
Adult male Eurasian Collared Dove. Going back and forth between the power lines and the paddies.
First Siberian Stonechat of the season.
Garganey are arriving in good numbers this season. There is almost always a Garganey mixed into the Eurasian Teal flocks.
A Lesser White-fronted Goose is also staying on. I have a feeling it will be a long visit.
Mallard — a rare bird for Okinawa. It was associating with Spot-billed Ducks.
Juvenile Sharp-tailed Sandpiper (left) and adult in late breeding plumage.
At this time of year, the snipe left in the paddies are almost all Common Snipe…
