Japan 26Sep11

From Yamane

According the report of Japanese Raptor Watchers on our mailing list, last weekend seems to be 1st peak of the migration of raptors in this year around west of Tokyo City. Around 600 GFBs & around 20 OHB passed by on 23 SEP Fri. Over 300 GFBs & around 30 OHB, on 24 SEP Fri.

I feel the next peak is 2nd week of Oct. on other root. On the root, none saw big amount yet. It’s southern root of Tokyo City through Tokyo Bay.

In this season, I’m watching around my place. But no raptor here yet, except Black Kite.

About the Streaked Shearwater flying in mountains, many birders saw it on Fri. & Sat. Almost of them was surprised. Because they saw a seabird in the mountains. Maybe, it was brought to the mountains by the BIG TYPHOON. It seems to have gone back to Pacific Ocean later. Someone saw it flying south on Sat.