Japan 9-11Oct09

From Yamane

I know Dunlin is rare there. As I said it's very common here. We can see the big groups here in winter.

This weekend, unfortunately, I could not go Raptor Watch. :-( Because I lost my driving license last Friday. Tomorrow I have to go to Driving License Center. :-( I checked WBS mail of Richard's. Many OHB already reached there.

I report the records of my favourite Raptor Watch place, Miura Peninsula, in this weekend. I feel the peak was last Friday, after the BIG TYPHOON passed.

11 OCT Sun. GFB:7, OHB:10, JS:5, NH:1
10 OCT Sat. GFB:20, OHB:2, JS:1
09 OCT Fri. GFB:167, OHB:5, JS:7

GFB = Grey-faced Buzzard
OHB = Oriental Honey-buzzard
JS = Japanese Sparrowhawk
NH = Northern Hobby