Birding in Shimane2 -Geese and Ducks-

In winter, many ducks and geese stay in Shinji-ko and Nakaumi.

Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) and Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) are dominant in these lake.

Tufted Duck male in Matue, Shimane prefecture. Dec/2009

Greater Scaup male in Matue, Shimane prefecture. Dec/2009.

Greater Scaup female in Matue, Shimane prefecture. Dec/2009.

Greater white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) and Bean goose (Anser fabalis) are found around mouth of Hiikawa and Yonago waterbirds sanctuary.

Photos in Hikawa, Shimane prefecture. Dec/2009.

Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) and Baikal Teal (Anas formosa), these are mainly seen in western Japan, stay around here(But I couldn't find Baikal Teal).

Photos in Higashiizumo, Shimane prefecture. Dec/2009.

I found hybrid duck (Mallard-Spotbill) in Mallards' group.

Photo in Matue, Shimane prefecture. Jan/2010.