...dedicated for waders at Rokushou-en. I went there very often during the last two weeks. It's a hot season for spring migrants, so I just didn't want to waste my time doing nothing at home. These birds won't be seen again for at least another four or five months, so I should take these opportunities as much as possible.
Beppu Bay during low tide
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus variegatus?)
These birds were enjoying bathing and preening.
Grey-tailed Tattler
I think this one is a very bleached 2nd year Vega Gull. It's been staying here in the bay for quite a while now. Normally it would roost with other gulls at Spa Beach, but it also fly to Rokushou-en. I think I first saw it since early April.
Some more tattlers in closer range
This one has the most distinct barring on underparts.
I tried to capture some good flight shots but never seemed to be successful.
I personally like this picture. They look like tiny people on a small island.
A summer Black-tailed Gull
Grey Heron
3 comments:
Looks like you had beautiful light for these shots.
Waders seem a lot more numerous down there, we only seem to get ones or twos up here.
Thanks Stu!
Though the number is quite good but there are not so many species...
I haven't seen any stint, redshanks or greenshanks here yet.
Love the flight shot of the Wimbrel. Actually some very good photographs of these waders. Always a challenge.
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