I saw this great scene today -- a school of fish speeding away from a predatory Great Egret. They moved so fast that they flew out of the water! Their tactic worked and the egret came away ...
Aug 24
I saw this great scene today -- a school of fish speeding away from a predatory Great Egret. They moved so fast that they flew out of the water! Their tactic worked and the egret came away empty-beaked!
#naturaljapan #japannature #birdphotography #birds #fish #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #野鳥 #サカナ #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
I saw this great scene today -- a school of fish speeding away from a predatory Great Egret. They moved so fast that they flew out of the water! Their tactic worked and the egret came away ...
Aug 24
I saw this great scene today -- a school of fish speeding away from a predatory Great Egret. They moved so fast that they flew out of the water! Their tactic worked and the egret came away empty-beaked!
#naturaljapan #japannature #birdphotography #birds #fish #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #野鳥 #サカナ #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
I saw this great scene today -- a school of fish speeding away from a predatory Great Egret. They moved so fast that they flew out of the water! Their tactic worked and the egret came away ...
Aug 24
I saw this great scene today -- a school of fish speeding away from a predatory Great Egret. They moved so fast that they flew out of the water! Their tactic worked and the egret came away empty-beaked!
#naturaljapan #japannature #birdphotography #birds #fish #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #野鳥 #サカナ #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
This Terek Sandpiper (ソリハシシギ) was busy running around chasing small insects in the mud. Quite comical to watch.
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Aug 24
This Terek Sandpiper (ソリハシシギ) was busy running around chasing small insects in the mud. Quite comical to watch.
#naturaljapan #japannature #birdphotography #birds #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #fukutsu #野鳥 #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市 #福津市
I saw lots of these Little Stints (ヨーロッパトウネン) yesterday and today at Tsuyazaki near Munakata. The name is appropriate as these birds are among the smallest waders; about the size of ...
Aug 24
I saw lots of these Little Stints (ヨーロッパトウネン) yesterday and today at Tsuyazaki near Munakata. The name is appropriate as these birds are among the smallest waders; about the size of a sparrow.
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A pair of Grey-tailed Tattlers (キアシシギ) enjoying a romantic sunset stroll along the beach at Konominato in Munakata.
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Aug 24
A pair of Grey-tailed Tattlers (キアシシギ) enjoying a romantic sunset stroll along the beach at Konominato in Munakata.
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A pair of Grey-tailed Tattlers (キアシシギ) at Konominato in Munakata. It's funny that the English name is for it's rather boring grey tail, while the Japanese name means"yellow ...
Aug 24
A pair of Grey-tailed Tattlers (キアシシギ) at Konominato in Munakata. It's funny that the English name is for it's rather boring grey tail, while the Japanese name means"yellow legs," which I have to admit is far more noticeable than its grey tail!
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Another lovely wader... This is a Terek Sandpiper (ソリハシシギ). In English it is named after the Terek River in Georgia. The Japanese name means "upturned beak".
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Aug 24
Another lovely wader... This is a Terek Sandpiper (ソリハシシギ). In English it is named after the Terek River in Georgia. The Japanese name means "upturned beak".
#naturaljapan #japannature #birdphotography #birds #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #fukutsu #野鳥 #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市 #福津市
This is the view from my car window this morning. I often stop next to this muddy rice field to see what birds want to have their photos taken! There were 5 different species in it today.
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Aug 24
This is the view from my car window this morning. I often stop next to this muddy rice field to see what birds want to have their photos taken! There were 5 different species in it today.
#naturaljapan #japannature #birdphotography #birds #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #野鳥 #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
This Pacific Golden Plover (ムナグロ) was enjoying a bath in a pudde.
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Aug 24
This Pacific Golden Plover (ムナグロ) was enjoying a bath in a pudde.
#naturaljapan #japannature #birdphotography #birds #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #野鳥 #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
These are Pacific Golden Plovers (ムナグロ) -- it's interesting that the English name focuses on the gold feathers on its back, while the Japanese name focuses on the black chest. I've ...
Aug 24
These are Pacific Golden Plovers (ムナグロ) -- it's interesting that the English name focuses on the gold feathers on its back, while the Japanese name focuses on the black chest. I've been watching the same 4 birds for a few days now.
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These beautiful birds are called Broad-billed Sandpipers (キリアイ). They're migrating through this area at the moment -- travelling from Siberia down to Southeast Asia and maybe even ...
Aug 24
These beautiful birds are called Broad-billed Sandpipers (キリアイ). They're migrating through this area at the moment -- travelling from Siberia down to Southeast Asia and maybe even Australia.
#naturaljapan #japannature #birdphotography #birds #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #野鳥 #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
My new favourite bird: Grey-tailed Tattler (キアシシギ). This was in Munakata at the mouth of the Tsuri-gawa.
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Aug 24
My new favourite bird: Grey-tailed Tattler (キアシシギ). This was in Munakata at the mouth of the Tsuri-gawa.
#naturaljapan #japannature #birdphotography #birds #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #野鳥 #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
My new favourite bird: Grey-tailed Tattler (キアシシギ). This was in Munakata at the mouth of the Tsuri-gawa.
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Aug 24
My new favourite bird: Grey-tailed Tattler (キアシシギ). This was in Munakata at the mouth of the Tsuri-gawa.
#naturaljapan #japannature #birdphotography #birds #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #野鳥 #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
My friend here managed to catch a nice little fishy snack.
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Aug 21
My friend here managed to catch a nice little fishy snack.
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This lovely Striated Heron (ササゴイ) was hanging around the Muroumi River in Fukuoka City. It's my first time to succeed in photographing one, so I'm very happy.
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Aug 21
This lovely Striated Heron (ササゴイ) was hanging around the Muroumi River in Fukuoka City. It's my first time to succeed in photographing one, so I'm very happy.
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Surprised and excited to see a pretty big ray swimming around under a bridge in Fukuoka City.
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Aug 21
Surprised and excited to see a pretty big ray swimming around under a bridge in Fukuoka City.
#naturaljapan #japannature #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #fish #ray #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #自然 #サカナ #魚 #九州 #福岡
Somebody's inserted a field of sunflowers into my usual view of the sea and Oshima Island.
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Aug 13
Somebody's inserted a field of sunflowers into my usual view of the sea and Oshima Island.
#naturaljapan #japannature #landscape #nature #naturephotography #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
When I first saw this young Tiger Keelback (ヤマカガシ) at eye level in a bush, I thought "wow, that's an unusual caterpillar"!! Then its tongue flicked out and it shot off. Very ...
Aug 13
When I first saw this young Tiger Keelback (ヤマカガシ) at eye level in a bush, I thought "wow, that's an unusual caterpillar"!! Then its tongue flicked out and it shot off. Very surprising.
#naturaljapan #japannature #reptiles #snake #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #自然 #爬虫類 #ヘビ #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
These cute Spiny Leaf Beetles (トゲハムシ) are only little, but they're amazing when you look closely. When feeding, they scrape the surface layer from leaves.
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Aug 13
These cute Spiny Leaf Beetles (トゲハムシ) are only little, but they're amazing when you look closely. When feeding, they scrape the surface layer from leaves.
#naturaljapan #japannature #nature #insects #beetle #insectphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #昆虫 #ハムシ #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
Golden Longhorn Beetle: Acalolepta permutans (キンケビロウドカミキリ). I found this beautiful beetle in my local area, but I've seen specimens for sale online at prices as high as ...
Aug 13
Golden Longhorn Beetle: Acalolepta permutans (キンケビロウドカミキリ). I found this beautiful beetle in my local area, but I've seen specimens for sale online at prices as high as 18,000yen.
#naturaljapan #japannature #nature #insects #beetle #insectphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #昆虫 #カミキリ #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
I think this is the biggest, most perfect Rhinoceros Beetle (カブトムシ) I've seen in the wild. He and two others were feeding on tree sap during the day time.
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Aug 13
I think this is the biggest, most perfect Rhinoceros Beetle (カブトムシ) I've seen in the wild. He and two others were feeding on tree sap during the day time.
#naturaljapan #japannature #nature #insects #beetle #insectphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #昆虫 #カブトムシ #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
I think this is the biggest, most perfect Rhinoceros Beetle (カブトムシ) I've seen in the wild. He and two others were feeding on tree sap during the day time.
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Aug 13
I think this is the biggest, most perfect Rhinoceros Beetle (カブトムシ) I've seen in the wild. He and two others were feeding on tree sap during the day time.
#naturaljapan #japannature #nature #insects #beetle #insectphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #昆虫 #カブトムシ #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市
The spider must have been much heavier than her but this Spider-hunting Wasp (ベッコウバチ) managed to drag it several meters to her nest. Very impressive feat of strength and exciting to ...
Aug 10
The spider must have been much heavier than her but this Spider-hunting Wasp (ベッコウバチ) managed to drag it several meters to her nest. Very impressive feat of strength and exciting to watch.
#naturaljapan #japannature #nature #insects #insectphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #japan #kyushu #fukuoka #munakata #昆虫 #自然 #九州 #福岡 #宗像市