Ed and I had a pretty much a full afternoon and a full day from the Crowne Plaza on the outskirts of Narita. A narrow canal surrounded by superb habitat meant we had plenty of birding opportunities and we spent most of our time here.
We also went and saw some cool temples in Narita itself, which is still very much like the 'old' Japan and was a pleasant experience wandering the grounds.
Bird highlights from Narita:
Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker - 2
Meadow Bunting - 10
Masked Bunting - 25
Grey-faced Buzzard - 8
Dusky Thrush - 1 male
Oriental Turtle Dove - 20
Brown-eared Bulbul - 200
Siberian Buff-bellied Pipit - 1
Brown-cheeked Rail - 1
Bull-headed Shrike - 4
Varied Tit - 2
Green Pheasant - 3
Little Ringed Plover - 2
White-bellied Green Pigeon - 1
Oriental Greenfinch - 5
Brown-headed Thrush - 1
Pale Thrush - 5
Japanese Bush Warbler - 2
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| Meadow Bunting |
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| Grey-faced Buzzard |
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| Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker |
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| Oriental Turtle Dove |
