Crested Serpent Eagle juvenile, Malayan Night Heron, Pin-tailed Snipe, Northern Lapwing and more
The one Crested Serpent Eagle juvenile that's been reliably viewable was at it again today — foraging at its own pace in the rice fields, walking the bunds and catching what looked like small insects.
Malayan Night Heron adults are turning up more often. This day I had three adults and one juvenile.
The Pin-tailed Snipe is still present. The same paddy field held nearly 30 Common Snipe — presumably spring migrants passing through. New arrivals of Common Redshank, Common Greenshank and Wood Sandpiper were also noted. Migration is picking up pace.
The season's first Northern Lapwing and Grey-headed Lapwing have also arrived.
A completely fearless Crested Serpent Eagle, juvenile.
Ryukyu Crake, adult.
Barn Swallows visiting the tidal flat to collect nesting material. Several birds were coming and going looking busy.
Northern Lapwing, male. Transitioning from first-winter to summer plumage.
Northern Lapwing, female. Also in transition from first-winter to summer plumage.
Grey-headed Lapwing — scarce in Okinawa.
Spotted a Pin-tailed Snipe in the distance. About 80 metres away.
Common Snipe bathing.
Common Snipe freezing in alarm.
Distant Common Snipe.
There are overwintering Common Redshanks, but passage birds have been conspicuous lately as well.
Common Greenshank — a flock of four. Also passage birds.
Wood Sandpipers have been increasing too.
Black-tailed Gull, adult summer plumage. The third individual this season.