Two Forest Wagtails!! Japan's First Western Gull!!
Feb. 1, 2025
On a family trip to Okinawa's main island, I took the opportunity to see two overwintering Forest Wagtails and the first-ever Western Gull recorded in Japan.
With help from local friends, I managed to see both target species in a short time. ^^
Grey Wagtails appear on Ishigaki Island every year, but this was a rare chance to see two individuals at the same time, so I made the trip all the way to the north of the island to observe them.