Christmas Birding in south Hokkaido

[@marynorm7236]

Thanks for posting. I'm looking forward to a bird tour of Japan in February '25.

[@hakodatebirding]

Thanks for commenting. Are you coming to Hokkaido?

[@marynorm7236]

@@hakodatebirding By March we will be in Hokkaido.Cold right?

[@hakodatebirding]

@@marynorm7236 yup!

[@VRGetaway]

Wow, what cool birds. Fantastic shots of all these birds. You had an awesome luck still in the snow. So very cold for you to do this shoot. You said not a great morning, but dang those are some incredible shots still. I know the lighting and cold must have been brutal, but I think you got some very special shots. Especially that grebe that struggled to swallow the flat fish. That was a priceless shot! I am getting such a great lesson about various birds and their names from you. It is a delight to hang and learn so very much. I can’t believe all these birds variety you captured. Amazing. Enjoyed full 11 months with you! Loved your video. Fantastic job!

[@hakodatebirding]

Thanks! Yes it was pretty cold that morning 😅

[@DanOhPhotography]

well, I love taking photos of raptors on snowy day

[@hakodatebirding]

Thanks! It’s worth the cold hands and feet!

[@RichardCookphotography]

Another great video mate. That beach looks like an awesome location...different from the beaches down here but just as beautiful! That Gyrflacon is stunning!

[@hakodatebirding]

A bit colder than your beaches 😅

[@RichardCookphotography]

@@hakodatebirding I was wondering what kind of boots / shoes you wear? As you know I will be venturing up there at the end of Feb...haven't been anywhere cold literally forever. Don't even own any appropriate clothes. I don't want to buy a new wardrobe just for a weekend trip. I realise I'll need to get some kind of cold, waterproof footwear snowboot kind of deal. I have some hoodies and a coat..which I can match with extra layers...in terms of trousers...what do you usually wear? Sorry for the silly questions but it's been that long since I've been anywhere really cold...was in London last winter and it was 10 degrees so not really comparable! Any advice would be great mate. Cheers

[@hakodatebirding]

@@RichardCookphotography Hi Richard; it'll probably be well below zero at the end of Feb; not sure if those clothes are going to cut it. I usually wear heat-tech thermals from Uniqlo, lined pants from Uniqlo, fleece top and down jacket plus 2 pairs of socks and insulated winter boots. You can get decent thermals/lined pants/down jackets that fit western middle-aged men (ahem) from Uniqlo and also shops like Prono, Workman Plus etc. The latter shops usually have XXL boots that fit a japanese size 28 or 29. You can message me on facebook for more detailed info if you need.

[@CheikoSairin]

Amazing Christmas Birding in south Hokkaido footage. A big LIKE from Singapore. Happy New Year 2025.

[@hakodatebirding]

Thanks!

[@anthonyjakeman979]

11 mins of birding magic bringing to life the wide range of winter birding in the Hakodate environs. Excellent mix of video and stills with informative captions (camera settings) info and voice commentary. New highlights for me included the displaying Mergansers and the final beach scenery.

[@hakodatebirding]

Thanks! We should try that beach next time you're in this area...

[@Joy_vlogca]

👍45 Full support from Canada Joy 🫶🤗🇨🇦

[@hakodatebirding]

Thanks!

[@olenskafanboy]

I had no idea so many birds found in North America turn up in northern Japan.

[@hakodatebirding]

And also birds from NW Europe too…