Jan. 31

My husband and I went to the Ichi-no-ike park, Takasago city, Hyogo Prefecture last Jan. 31.

I was very happy that I was able to take pictures of birds there.

My husband, who turned 63 year-old last week, has asthma since his childhood.  He always wears a mask so that he doesn't breathe in cold wind.  He covered most of his face with knit cap and the mask. 

 Kingfisher or Kawasemi

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Great Egret or Daisagi 

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Two pictures of Long-tailed Tit or Enaga  

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Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker or Kogera 

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Varied Tit or Yamagara

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Three pictures of Hawfinch or Shime

I was especially happy that day because I saw the Hawfinch for the first time in five years. 
I was even able to take pictures of them. 

My husband and I were both satisfied to be back to the parking lot.

He was also able to take good pictures there.