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Today, I visited the “Crested Kingfisher Photography Base” again!
The crested kingfishers made repeated visits throughout the day, giving us one shutter opportunity after another. It turned into an incredibly rewarding day for photography.
Around 4:15 AM, one bird flew in from the right side. It was slightly earlier than expected, but as usual, it simply passed through at first.
We expected it to return after about 30 minutes, but surprisingly, it came back much sooner.
From there, it entertained us with many wonderful moments — diving into the water, flying among the wisteria flowers, and hovering beautifully in front of us.
One particularly interesting thing happened: there were moments when the bird arrived silently without calling. This appears to be behavior unique to the breeding season.
This season as well, we will continue guiding carefully while minimizing disturbance to the birds. Thank you very much for your continued support!
■ Today’s Highlights
■ Photos Taken Today
★★★ Featured Opening Photo Gallery in BIRDER Magazine – May 2026 Issue ★★★
Released on April 14, 2026! Available at bookstores and online retailers.
BIRDER Magazine – May 2026 Issue
★★★ Selected as the Cover Photographer for BIRDER Magazine – December 2025 Issue ★★★
Released on November 14, 2025!
Available at bookstores and online shops.
| ◆ Current Guide Availability | Status | Meeting Time | Departure |
| Crested Kingfisher | Open |
2:45 – 3:00 AM |
3:00 AM |
| Mountain Hawk-Eagle | Open | 6:15 – 6:25 AM | 6:30 AM |
| Ruddy Kingfisher | Closed |
※ Guided tours operate in rainy weather as well. The crested kingfisher and ruddy kingfisher photography bases are covered with roofs.