Hello from Ootake Camera!
We visited the “Crested Kingfisher Photography Hide” again today! This morning also started with mating behavior right at dawn ^^; Most of the activity happened during the early morning hours, but there were many close fly-ins to Perch No.1 and No.3, along with several exciting dives, making for a truly enjoyable morning! We were SO close to witnessing courtship feeding!!! Hopefully tomorrow!!
■Today’s Highlights
He brought food all the way here… but the female was gone… 
■Photos Taken Today 
★★★ I was honored to create the opening photo feature for the May 2026 issue of BIRDER magazine ★★★
Released on April 14, 2026! Available at bookstores and online retailers.
BIRDER Magazine – May 2026 Issue
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★★★ My photo was selected for the cover of the December 2025 issue of BIRDER magazine ★★★
Released on November 14, 2025!
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| ◆ Current Guide Availability | Status | Meeting Time | Departure Time |
| 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 |
※Guides generally operate even in rainy weather. The Crested Kingfisher and Ruddy Kingfisher hides are covered with roofs.