I was itching to use the new 1D X at the mountain pond at Azamidani, simply because I wanted to photograph species in natural light. I was hoping for fine conditions, but it was quite overcast resulting in the area around the pond being quite dim. With the 7D, it would have been impossible to […]
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![Ryukyu Minivet | Pericrocotus tegimae Ryukyu Minivet | Pericrocotus tegimae](https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ryukyu-minivet-3540-1024x682.jpg)
Ryukyu Minivet | Pericrocotus tegimae
Endemic to southern Japan, the Ryukyu Minivet is a bird I had often seen and heard, however until now I had never got a decent photograph of one. But as I was just taking a walk in a wooded area near my home, one appeared just in front of me! It would have been nice […]
![White-naped Cranes at Dawn White-naped Cranes at Dawn](https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/white-naped-cranes-at-dawn-2903-1024x682.jpg)
White-naped Cranes at Dawn
One of the most spectacular birding sights in Japan in winter is to witness the thousands of Hooded and White-naped Cranes flying over the fields at Arasaki, Izumi city, Kagoshima prefecture. Here a small flock, probably family unit, of White-naped Crane created a memorable full-frame composition with the rising sun, low mountains and whisp of […]
![Japanese Raccoon Dog | Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus Japanese Raccoon Dog | Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus](https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/japanese-raccoon-dog_JW_2539-1024x682.jpg)
Japanese Raccoon Dog | Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus
This morning I was quite fortunate to encounter a Japanese Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus) at the pond at Oe reclaimed land area. These creatures are normally nocturnal (or at least, crepuscular), so to see one foraging in mid-morning is very rare. It was in the right place, however, as there is a wide range […]