Ten Garganey Arrive; First White Wagtail of the Season
A flock of ten Garganey arrived, a mix of adults and juveniles.
First White Wagtail (leucopsis) of the season. On Ishigaki-jima the leucopsis type typically arrives first, followed by alba and ocularis at around the same time. Eastern Yellow Wagtail numbers keep fluctuating. The wintering birds should build up a bit more yet.
Whiskered Tern passage birds are increasing. From around late October the proportion of juveniles starts to rise. Black-winged Stilts can be seen in groups of around 20 birds at various locations, presumably on the move.
Male Garganey. All in eclipse.
Male Garganey. The one in the middle is a juvenile; the others are in eclipse.
First-winter male White-faced Wagtail.
First-winter Eastern Yellow Wagtail.
Adult Whiskered Tern. Moulting into winter plumage.
A lone juvenile Whiskered Tern.
A flock of Black-winged Stilts, made up of adults and juveniles.