Two Pechora Pipits Show Up!!
I finally got photos of the Pechora Pipits whose calls I had been picking up from the grassland for the past few days.
Red-throated Pipits have arrived in large numbers, so picking out the Pechora Pipits took some patience — but when I waited by the call, a bird popped up onto a rice-paddy berm right after the rain stopped. Finding a bird exactly as planned is a special kind of satisfaction. ^^
Chinese Sparrowhawk migration has been under way since early September, but bad weather has continued thanks to the typhoon and a lot of birds are lingering on Ishigaki-jima. At peak times three or so were perched on the power lines together. Once the weather clears they should push through all at once.
Grey-streaked Flycatchers on migration and wintering Arctic Warblers are also increasing. A large flock of around 500 Chestnut-cheeked Starlings was moving through parks in the town centre.
Buff-bellied Pipit, first-winter.
Same individual as above. The field marks of Buff-bellied Pipit show up well.
Same individual as above. From behind.
A second Buff-bellied Pipit. Also in first-winter plumage. It was associating with the individual above.
Eastern Yellow Wagtail, first-winter plumage.
Chinese Sparrowhawk, adult male.
Grey-streaked Flycatcher, adult.
White-cheeked Starlings came in large flocks to parks in town and similar spots.
Common Snipe numbers have been increasing.
The Crested Serpent Eagle has entered its easier-to-observe season.