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| February 2014 - Event Dates | |||
| 2 (Su), 10:00 a.m. | Snowshoeing at Mt. Ponpon nr Kawayu | 23 (Su), 10:00 a.m. | Snowshoeing at Midorigaoka Park in Kitami |
February's Gallery of Sightings 25 photos
| D | Location | E Name | J Name | Status; Notes |
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| 1 | Kitami (Kyowa, Tanno) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; ±50, by Y.O. |
| 1 | Kitami (Kyowa, Tanno) | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; by Y.O. |
| 1 | Kitami (Kyowa, Tanno) | Marsh Tit | Hashibuto-gara | RB; by Y.O. |
| 1 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Common Pochard | Hoshi-hajiro | PV; MB Kushiro; ±5, DB (ph) |
| 1 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Common Goldeneye | Hoojiro-gamo | WV; by DB |
| 1 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Common Merganser | Kawa-aisa | MB; by DB |
| 1 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Whooper Swan | Oo-hakuchou | WV; 20+, by DB |
| 1 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Mallard | Ma-gamo | RB, PV; many, by DB |
| 1 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Eurasian Wigeon | Hidori-gamo | PV, WV; by DB |
| 1 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Teal | Ko-gamo | PV; loc rare RB; DB |
| 1 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; by DB |
| 1 | Tofutsu L (Swan Park) | Red-crowned Crane | Tanchou | RB; by DB (ph) |
| 1 | Yamubetsu R (nr mouth) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; ±100, by T.S. |
| 1 | Abashiri R (Abashiri Br) | Whooper Swan | Oo-hakuchou | WV; 8, by S.H. |
| 1 | Abashiri R (Abashiri Br) | Common Merganser | Kawa-aisa | MB; 10+, by S.H. |
| 1 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Common Merganser | Kawa-aisa | MB; 10, by M.S. |
| 1 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Greater Scaup | Suzu-gamo | PV; ±100, by M.S. |
| 1 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Common Goldeneye | Hoojiro-gamo | WV; 5, by M.S. |
| 1 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Mallard | Ma-gamo | RB, PV; 3, by M.S. |
| 1 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Harlequin Duck | Shinori-gamo | WV, RB, 3, by M.S. |
| 1 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Whooper Swan | Oo-hakuchou | WV; 6, by M.S. |
| 1 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Pelagic Cormorant | Hime-u | PV; 1, by M.S. |
| 1 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Slaty-backed Gull | Oo-seguro-kamome | WV; RB in east; 2, M.S. |
| 1 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | White-tailed Sea-Eagle | Ojiro-washi | RB; 1, by M.S. |
| 1 | Tsubetsu 21st C Forest | Brambling | Atori | MB; 1, by Kuu-san |
| 1 | Tsubetsu 21st C Forest | White-tailed Sea-Eagle | Ojiro-washi | RB; 1, by Kuu-san |
  2, 10:00 am - Showshoeing at Mt. Ponpon near Kawayu It was -12°C this morning, very cold. More people than expected came and there was not enough parking space at the entrance to the trail. We changed into snowshoes and started our trek. We walked while listening to the calls of various tits and observing the tracks of various animals. The fruit of crimson glory vines (yama-budou; "mountain grapes") looked like raisins but were too high for any of us to reach and eat. When we got to our destination, T-san and U-san unpacked coffee, bread and other treats for us to enjoy a break. Steam rose from the earth around us (photo). It's wonderful to have a picnic in such surroundings. We listened to the chirping of Madara-suzu, a species of ground cricket (Pteronemobius fascipes), as we headed back. [from report by Gerazou] |
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| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Stellar's Sea-Eagle | Oo-washi | WV |
| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker | Ko-gera | RB |
| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Eurasian Jay | Kakesu | RB |
| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Large-billed Crow | Hashibuto-garasu | RB |
| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Goldcrest | Kiku-itadaki | RB |
| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Marsh Tit | Hashibuto-gara | RB |
| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Coal Tit | Hi-gara | RB |
| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Brown-eared Bulbul | Hiyodori | RB |
| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Long-tailed Tit | Shima Enaga (ssp) | RB |
| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Eurasian Nuthatch | Gojuu-kara | RB |
| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Eurasian Treecreeper | Kibashiri | RB |
| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Naumann's Thrush | Tsugumi | PV, WV |
| 2 | Mt. Ponpon (Kawayu) | Japanese Grosbeak | Ikaru | MB |
| 2 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; 2, by S.H. |
| 2 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Stellar's Sea-Eagle | Oo-washi | WV; 1, by S.H. |
| 3 | Cape Notoro (Abashiri) | Asian Rosy Finch | Hagi-mashiko | RB, WV; by T.S. (ph1) |
| 3 | Cape Notoro (Abashiri) | Snow Bunting | Yuki-hoojiro | WV; by T.S. (ph1) |
| 3 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker | Ko-gera | RB; call, by Freppu-san |
| 3 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 3 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Marsh Tit | Hashibuto-gara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 3 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Eurasian Nuthatch | Gojuu-kara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 3 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Nauman's Thrush | Tsugumi | PV, WV; 3, by Freppu-san |
| 3 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Rustic Bunting | Kashiradaka | PV; ±7, by Freppu-san |
| 4 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Eurasian Bullfinch | Uso | RB; 5, by Kaito-san |
| 4 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | White-tailed Sea-Eagle | Ojiro-washi | RB; 1, by Kaito-san |
| 4 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Marsh Tit | Hashibuto-gara | RB; 2+, by Kaito-san |
| 4 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; 3+, by Kaito-san |
| 4 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Coal Tit | Hi-gara | RB; 30+, by Kaito-san |
| 4 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Naumann's Thrush | Tsugumi | PV, WV; 3+, by Kaito-san |
| 4 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; 8+, by Kaito-san |
| 4 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Eurasian Siskin | Ma-hiwa | RB; ±40, by Kaito-san |
| 4 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Carrion Crow | Hashiboso-garasu | RB; 1, by Kaito-san |
| 4 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Large-billed Crow | Hashibuto-garasu | RB; 2, by Kaito-san |
| 5 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Marsh Tit | Hashibuto-gara | RB; 2+, by Kaito-san |
| 5 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Eurasian Bullfinch | Uso | RB; 2+, by Kaito-san |
| 5 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Coal Tit | Hi-gara | RB; 1, by Kaito-san |
| 5 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Black Woodpecker | Kuma-gera | RB; 1, by Kaito-san |
| 5 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Common Crossbill | Isuka | RB, WV; 1, by Kaito-san |
| 5 | Mombetsu (Oyama) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; 1, by Kaito-san |
| 6 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker | Ko-gera | RB; call, by Freppu-san |
| 6 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 6 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Great Spotted Woodpecker | Aka-gera | RB; ♂, by Freppu-san |
| 6 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; 3, by Freppu-san |
| 6 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Nauman's Thrush | Tsugumi | PV, WV; 3, by Freppu-san |
| 6 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Rustic Bunting | Kashiradaka | PV; ±7, by Freppu-san |
| 6 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Large-billed Crow | Hashibuto-garasu | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 6 | Yobito (nr center) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; ±40, by Freppu-san |
| 7 | Yobito (nr center) | Naumann's Thrush | Tsugumi | PV, WV; by Freppu-san |
| 7 | Yobito (nr center) | Brown-eared Bulbul | Hiyodori | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 7 | Yobito (nr center) | Great Spotted Woodpecker | Aka-gera | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 7 | Yobito (nr center) | Varied Tit | Yama-gera | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 7 | Tsubetsu 21st C Forest | Goldcrest | Kiku-itadaki | RB; 1, by Kuu-san |
| 7 | Tsubetsu 21st C Forest | Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker | Ko-gera | RB; 1, by Kuu-san |
| 7 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Dunlin | Hama-shigi | PV; 6, by M.S. |
| 8 | nr Kitami Inst Tech | Naumann's Thrush | Tsugumi | PV, WV; ±20, by M.T. |
| 8 | Toryo Park, Kitami | Northern Goshawk | Hai-taka | RB; 1, by M.T. |
| 9 | nr Kitami Inst Tech | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; ±8, by M.T. |
| 9 | Cape Notoro, Abashiri | Asian Rosy Finch | Hagi-mashiko | RB, WV; ±15, A.S. (ph1, ph2) |
| 9 | Cape Notoro, Abashiri | Harlequin Duck | Shinori-gamo | WV, RB; many, by A.S. (ph) |
| 9 | Cape Notoro, Abashiri | Common Goldeneye | Hoojiro-gamo | WV; by A.S. |
| 9 | Cape Notoro, Abashiri | White-tailed Sea-Eagle | Ojiro-washi | RB; 2, by A.S. |
| 9 | Cape Notoro, Abashiri | Stellar's Sea-Eagle | Oo-washi | WV; 1, by A.S. |
| 9 | Cape Notoro, Abashiri | Pelagic Cormorant | Hime-u | PV; by A.S. |
| 9 | Cape Notoro, Abashiri | Slaty-backed Gull | Oo-seguro-kamome | WV; RB in east; by A.S. |
| 9 | Cape Notoro, Abashiri | Black Kite | Tobi | RB; by A.S. |
| 9 | Cape Notoro, Abashiri | Carrion Crow | Hashiboso-garasu | RB; by A.S. |
| 9 | Misaki (nr Cape Notoro) | Bohemian Waxwing | Ki-renjaku | WV, PV; by A.S. (ph) |
| 9 | Cape Notoro, Abashiri | Carrion Crow | Hashiboso-garasu | RB; by A.S. |
| 9 | Abashiri harbor | White-tailed Sea-Eagle | Ojiro-washi | RB; by A.S. |
| 9 | Abashiri harbor | Whooper Swan | Oo-hakuchou | WV; by A.S. (ph) |
| 9 | Abashiri harbor | Common Goldeneye | Hoojiro-gamo | WV; by A.S. |
| 9 | Abashiri harbor | Falcated Duck | Yoshi-gamo | PV, loc MB; ±10, by A.S. |
| 9 | Abashiri harbor | Harlequin Duck | Shinori-gamo | WV, RB; many, by A.S. |
| 9 | Abashiri harbor | Greater Scaup | Suzu-gamo | PV; by A.S. |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Stellar's Sea-Eagle | Oo-washi | WV; by A.S. |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | White-tailed Sea-Eagle | Ojiro-washi | RB; by A.S. |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Common Merganser | Kawa-aisa | MB; by A.S. |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Common Goldeneye | Hoojiro-gamo | WV; by A.S. |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Northern Pintail | Onaga-gamo | WV; by A.S. |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Mallard | Ma-gamo | RB, PV; by A.S. |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Greater Scaup | Suzu-gamo | PV; by A.S. |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Slaty-backed Gull | Oo-seguro-kamome | WV; RB in east; by A.S. |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Glaucous Gull | Shiro-kamome | WV; by A.S. |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Red-crowned Crane | Tanchou | RB; by A.S. (ph) |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Brown-eared Bulbul | Hiyodori | RB; by A.S. |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Hawfinch | Shimé | MB; by A.S. (ph) |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; by A.S. (ph) |
| 9 | Tofutsu Lake | Naumann's Thrush | Tsugumi | PV, WV; by A.S. |
| 11 | Kitami (Toryo-cho) | Marsh Tit | Hashibuto-gara | RB; 1, by M.T. |
| 11 | Kanoko Dam (Oketo) | Stellar's Sea-Eagle | Oo-washi | WV; 7, by A.S. (ph) |
| 11 | Kanoko Dam (Oketo) | White-tailed Sea-Eagle | Ojiro-washi | RB; 8, by A.S. |
| 11 | Tsubetsu 21st C Forest | Grey-headed Woodpecker | Yama-gera | RB; 2, by Kuu-san |
| 11 | Tsubetsu 21st C Forest | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; 3, by Kuu-san |
| 11 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Common Merganser | Kawa-aisa | MB; 103, by M.S. |
| 11 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Greater Scaup | Suzu-gamo | PV; 8, by M.S. |
| 11 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Common Goldeneye | Hoojiro-gamo | WV; 117, by M.S. |
| 11 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | Mallard | Ma-gamo | RB, PV; 7, by M.S. |
| 12 | Notsukeushi Park (Kitami) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; 10, by Y.O. |
| 12 | Notsukeushi Park (Kitami) | Brambling | Atori | PV; 1, by Y.O. |
| 12 | Notsukeushi Park (Kitami) | Naumann's Thrush | Tsugumi | PV, WV; 2, by Y.O. |
| 12 | Notsukeushi Park (Kitami) | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; 5, by Y.O. |
| 12 | Notsukeushi Park (Kitami) | Hawfinch | Shimé | MB; 2, by Y.O. |
| 12 | Notsukeushi Park (Kitami) | Brown-eared Bulbul | Hiyodori | RB; by Y.O. |
| 12 | Notsukeushi Park (Kitami) | Great Spotted Woodpecker | Aka-gera | RB; 1, by Y.O. |
| 12 | Notsukeushi Park (Kitami) | Tree Sparrow | Suzume | RB; by Y.O. |
| 12 | Notsukeushi Park (Kitami) | Large-billed Crow | Hashibuto-garasu | RB; by Y.O. |
| 13 | Yobito (nr center) | Brown-eared Bulbul | Hiyodori | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 13 | Yobito (nr center) | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 13 | Yobito (nr center) | Marsh Tit | Hashibuto-gara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 13 | Yobito (nr center) | Coal Tit | Hi-gara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 13 | Yobito (nr center) | Varied Tit | Yama-gara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 13 | Yobito (nr center) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; 3, by Freppu-san |
| 14 | Kitami (Toryo-cho) | Tree Sparrow | Suzume | RB; ±20, by M.T. |
| 14 | Kitami (Toryo-cho) | Hawfinch | Shimé | MB; ±5, by M.T. |
| 14 | Kitami (Toryo-cho) | Brown-eared Bulbul | Hiyodori | RB; 3, by M.T. |
| 14 | Kitami (Toryo-cho) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; 2, by M.T. |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Mallard | Ma-gamo | RB, PV; many, by DB |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Teal | Ko-gamo | PV, loc rare RB; ±10, by DB |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Common Pochard | Hoshi-hajiro | PV; MB Kushiro; ±5, by DB |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Greater Scaup | Suzu-gamo | PV; ±4, by DB |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Tufted Duck | Kinkuro-hajiro | RB, PV; pair + ±3, DB (ph) |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Eurasian Wigeon | Hidori-gamo | PV, WV; 2♂, by DB |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Common Goldeneye | Hoojiro-gamo | WV; 2♂, by DB |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Northern Pintail | Onaga-gamo | WV; 2♂, by DB |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Common Merganser | Kawa-aisa | MB; 2♀, by DB |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Whooper Swan | Oo-hakuchou | WV; ±15, by DB |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Common Kingfisher | Kawa-semi | RB; 1, by DB |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Great Spotted Woodpecker | Aka-gera | RB; 1, by DB |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; by DB |
| 14 | Suigo Park (Teshikaga) | Brown-eared Bulbul | Hiyodori | RB; call, by DB |
| 14 | Swan Park (Tofutsu Lake) | Red-crowned Crane | Tanchou | RB; 3, by DB (ph) |
| 14 | Swan Park (Tofutsu Lake) | Whooper Swan | Oo-hakuchou | WV; by DB |
| 14 | Swan Park (Tofutsu Lake) | Common Goldeneye | Hoojiro-gamo | WV; by DB |
| 14 | Swan Park (Tofutsu Lake) | Common Merganser | Kawa-aisa | MB; by DB |
| 14 | Swan Park (Tofutsu Lake) | Mallard | Ma-gamo | RB, PV; by DB |
| 14 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Naumann's Thrush | Tsugumi | PV, WV; ±10, by Freppu-san |
| 14 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Rustic Bunting | Kashiradaka | PV; ±3, by Freppu-san |
| 14 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 14 | Yobito Birdwatching Trail | Marsh Tit | Hashibuto-gara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 14 | Yobito (nr center) | Eurasian Jay | Kakesu | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 14 | Yobito (nr center) | Marsh Tit | Hashibuto-gara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 14 | Yobito (nr center) | Coal Tit | Hi-gara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 14 | Yobito (nr center) | Varied Tit | Yama-gara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 14 | Yobito (nr center) | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 15 | Hama-koshimizu | Long-tailed Rosefinch | Beni-mashiko | MB; 1♂, by Kanrinin |
| 15 | Abashiri R (Abashiri Br) | Common Merganser | Kawa-aisa | MB; by S.H. |
| 15 | Abashiri R (Abashiri Br) | Common Goldeneye | Hoojiro-gamo | WV; by S.H. |
| 15 | Abashiri R (Abashiri Br) | Slaty-backed Gull | Oo-seguro-kamome | WV; RB in east; by S.H. |
| 15 | Tsubetsu 21st C Forest | Pale Thrush | Shiro-hara | PV; 1, by Kuu-san |
| 15 | Tsubetsu 21st C Forest | Great Spotted Woodpecker | Aka-gera | RB; 1, by Kuu-san |
| 15 | Abashiri R (Moyoro Museum) | White-tailed Sea-Eagle | Ojiro-washi | RB; 1, by M.S. |
| 17 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; 1, by S.H. |
| 17 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Varied Tit | Yama-gara | RB; 2, by S.H. |
| 17 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Hawfinch | Shimé | MB; 1, by S.H. |
| 17 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Tree Sparrow | Suzume | RB; by S.H. |
| 17 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; by S.H. |
| 17 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Eurasian Nuthatch | Gojuu-kara | RB; by S.H. |
| 18 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Stellar's Sea-Eagle | Oo-washi | WV; 2, by S.H. |
| 18 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | White-tailed Sea-Eagle | Ojiro-washi | RB; 2, by S.H. |
| 18 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Hawfinch | Shimé | MB; 1, by S.H. |
| 18 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Varied Tit | Yama-gara | RB; 2, by S.H. |
| 18 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; 1, by S.H. |
| 18 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; by S.H. |
| 18 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Eurasian Nuthatch | Gojuu-kara | RB; by S.H. |
| 18 | Abashiri (Kaigan-cho) | Tree Sparrow | Suzume | RB; by S.H. |
| 18 | Hama-koshimizu | Willow Tit | Ko-gara | RB; 1, by Kanrinin |
| 19 | Hama-koshimizu | Tree Sparrow | Suzume | RB; 103, by Kanrinin |
| 19 | Hama-koshimizu | Brown-eared Bulbul | Hiyodori | RB; 2, by Kanrinin |
| 19 | Hama-koshimizu | Eurasian Jay | Kakesu | RB; 4, by Kanrinin |
| 19 | Hama-koshimizu | Naumann's Thrush | Tsugumi | PV, WV; 1, by Kanrinin |
| 19 | Hama-koshimizu | Hawfinch | Shimé | MB; 1, by Kanrinin |
| 19 | Hama-koshimizu | Oriental Greenfinch | Kawara-hiwa | MB or PV; 1♂, Kanrinin |
| 19 | Hama-koshimizu | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; ±15, by Kanrinin |
| 19 | Hama-koshimizu | Marsh Tit | Hashibuto-gara | RB; ±5, by Kanrinin |
| 19 | Hama-koshimizu | Great Spotted Woodpecker | Aka-gera | RB; 1♂, by Kanrinin |
| 22 | Kitami (Tokiwa-cho) | Peregrine Falcon | Hayabusa | RB; 1, by Kanrinin, Gerazou |
| 22 | Yobito (nr center) | White-tailed Sea-Eagle | Ojiro-washi | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 22 | Yobito (nr center) | Eurasian Jay | Kakesu | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 22 | Yobito (nr center) | Brown-eared Bulbul | Hiyodori | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 22 | Yobito (nr center) | Coal Tit | Hi-gara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 22 | Yobito (nr center) | Varied Tit | Yama-gara | RB; by Freppu-san |
| 22 | Yobito (nr center) | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; by Freppu-san |
 23, 10:00 am - Snowshoeing at Midorigaoka Park in Kitami The day before we enjoyed the Bird Seminar (on bird calls and recording techniques) and today we enjoyed a birdwatching event led by yesterday's instructor, Mr. Hanada. He showed us how to use bird calling tools such as one he had made from an apricot seed. There were very few birds around at first, but during the second half of the walk, a Marsh Tit responded to Mr. Hanada's call. Someone tried making calls from a tool he had made from a plum pit, but it didn't work very well. The flatter apricot seed seems better suited. I'd like to try making a ceramic one. (Gerazou is a potter.) The one made of metal was also good. The length on this one was adjustable and could be used to make calls for different birds such as Hazel Grouse or tits. At the end of the trail was a greenhouse with tropical and subtropical plants where we could warm up before heading home. [from report by Gerazou] |
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| 23 | Midorigaoka Park (Kitami) | Marsh Tit | Hashibuto-gara | RB |
| 23 | Midorigaoka Park (Kitami) | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB |
| 23 | Midorigaoka Park (Kitami) | Eurasian Nuthatch | Gojuu-kara | RB |
| 23 | Midorigaoka Park (Kitami) | Coal Tit | Hi-gara | RB (ph) |
| 23 | Midorigaoka Park (Kitami) | Brown-eared Bulbul | Hiyodori | RB (ph) |
| 23 | Midorigaoka Park (Kitami) | Great Spotted Woodpecker | Aka-gera | RB (ph) |
| 23 | Midorigaoka Park (Kitami) | Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker | Ko-gera | RB |
| 23 | Midorigaoka Park (Kitami) | Eurasian Jay | Kakesu | RB |
| 23 | Midorigaoka Park (Kitami) | Hawfinch | Shimé | MB |
| 23 | Midorigaoka Park (Kitami) | Black Kite | Tobi | RB |
| 23 | Midorigaoka Park (Kitami) | Carrion Crow | Hashiboso-garasu | RB |
| 23 | Midorigaoka Park (Kitami) | Large-billed Crow | Hashibuto-garasu | RB |
| 24 | Bihoro (Furuume) | Naumann's Thrush | Tsugumi | PV, WV; 1, by M.K. |
| 24 | Bihoro (Furuume) | Hawfinch | Shimé | MB; 1, by M.K. |
| 24 | Bihoro (Furuume) | Brown-eared Bulbul | Hiyodori | RB; 1, by M.K. |
| 24 | Bihoro (Furuume) | Eurasian Jay | Kakesu | RB; 2, by M.K. |
| 24 | 21st Century Forest (Tsubetsu) | Common Merganser | Kawa-aisa | MB; by Qoo-san |
| 24 | 21st Century Forest (Tsubetsu) | White-backed Woodpecker | Oo-aka-gera | RB; by Qoo-san |
| 24 | 21st Century Forest (Tsubetsu) | Long-tailed Tit | Shima Enaga (ssp) | MB; by Qoo-san |
| 26 | Hama-koshimizu | Long-tailed Rosefinch | Beni-mashiko | MB; call, 1, by Kanrinin |
| 26 | Hama-koshimizu | Japanese Tit | Shijuu-kara | RB; by Kanrinin |
| 26 | Hama-koshimizu | Marsh Tit | Hashibuto-gara | RB; by Kanrinin |
| 26 | Hama-koshimizu | Tree Sparrow | Suzume | RB; by Kanrinin |
| 26 | Hama-koshimizu | Eurasian Jay | Kakesu | RB; 4, by Kanrinin |
| 26 | Hama-koshimizu | Great Spotted Woodpecker | Aka-gera | RB; 1, by Kanrinin |
| 26 | Hama-koshimizu | Oriental Greenfinch | Kawara-hiwa | MB or PV; 1♂, by Kanrinin |
| 26 | Cape Notoro (Abashiri) | Naumann's Thrush | Tsugumi | PV, WV; 5, by DB (ph) |
| 26 | Tofutsu Lake (Swan Park) | White-tailed Sea-Eagle | Ojiro-washi | RB; 1, by DB (ph) |
| 26 | Tofutsu Lake (Swan Park) | Whooper Swan | Oo-hakuchou | WV; many, by DB |
| 26 | Tofutsu Lake (Swan Park) | Northern Pintail | Onaga-gamo | WV; ±10, by DB |
| 26 | Tofutsu Lake (Swan Park) | Glaucous Gull | Shiro-kamome | WV; 3, by DB |
| 26 | Tofutsu Lake (Swan Park) | Slaty-backed Gull | Oo-seguro-kamome | WV; RB in east; ±10, by DB |
| 26 | Tofutsu Lake (Swan Park) | Common Merganser | Kawa-aisa | MB; by DB |
| 26 | Tofutsu Lake (Swan Park) | Mallard | Ma-gamo | RB, PV; by DB |
| 26 | Tofutsu Lake (Swan Park) | Common Goldeneye | Hoojiro-gamo | WV; by DB |
| 26 | Cape Notoro (Abashiri) | Steller's Eider | Ko-kewata-gamo | IV (east); 1♂, Meguppe (ph) |
| 26 | Cape Notoro (Abashiri) | Harlequin Duck | Shinori-gamo | WV, RB; many, by DB |
| 27 | Kitami (Toryo-cho) | Brown-eared Bulbul | Hiyodori | RB; 3, by M.T. |
| 27 | Kitami (Toryo-cho) | Hawfinch | Shimé | MB; 1, by M.T. |
| 28 | Kitami (Toryo Park) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; ±10, by M.T. |
| 28 | Bihoro (Hotoku) | Common Redpoll | Beni-hiwa | WV; 3, by K.H. |
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