Here are some of the birds we observed on Teuri Island in May 2024.
This is a busy time of year for migratory birds on the island. One week, one species of bird is in certain parts of the island, the next week it is nowhere to be found and another appears in its place. Teuri Island in May happens to be on a migratory route, making it a real joy to explore every day.
First are the birds that arrive in early May, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
Cherry blossoms bloom in May on Teuri Island. A Japanese white-eye and Eurasian bullfinch were hard at work looking for food.
In coniferous forests, blue-colored birds such as the blue-and-white flycatcher and red-flanked bluetails shine.
In a slightly more open area, we spotted a hawfinch.
The Eurasian siskin, common redpoll, rosefinch, and brambling also come to the island to feed, as seeds here are plentiful. The brambling can be seen throughout the island, but they only stay for about a week.
We observed red-necked phalarope in a puddle on the shoreline.
A purple heron made a visit to the back of a house.
In the meadow, the call of the common cuckoo echoes out.
We also spotted harlequin ducks along the shoreline.
Birds visit Teuri Island one after another! This year, rosy starlings also dropped by!
From the second half of May to the first half of June, birds that come to Teuri Island to breed are busy searching for mates and preparing their nests.
It is also a relatively easy season to observe the latham’s snipe which arrive from Australia without making any stops to feed along the way.
In May, when many migratory birds arrive on Teuri Island, the variety of birds that can be observed changes almost daily. Visit Teuri Island in May for a chance to meet those beautiful birds!
Photo & Text : Wataru HIMENO
Observation : May 2024, Teuri Island, Hokkaido
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