Sciurus vulgaris orientis

Sciurus vulgaris orientis(Hokkaido squirrel )

April 26, 2020
weather: cloudy
temperature 6degrees

It was quite windy morning, I met Hokkaido squirrel. That time, Hokkaido squirrel cried with threatening voice towards me while moving under the trees. When Hokkaido squirrel move up the tree, the ears and tail of squirrel hairs were moving by strong wind. It was charming that the squirrel hold the branch penitently.

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A covering of snow

It was snow

April 25, 2020
weather: cloudy
temperature: 8degrees

It have been snowing. The temperature have been below 0 degrees these days in Sounkyo. Adnis flowers (fukujyuso in Japanese) withered by snow and coldness. On the other hand, weather forecast says that the temperature will be warm in next weekend about nearly 20degrees. Finally, spring is coming in Sounkyo.
The picture shows snow covered adnis flowers (fukujyuso in Japanese)

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Lepus timidus ainu

Lepus timidus ainu(Ezo snow rabbit)

April 22, 2020
weather:sunny
temperature:13degrees

Lepus timidus ainu (Ezo snow rabbit) have been breeding period now. Their breeding period are usually from February to July. They are chasing and sometimes stop to stare each other. Now, birds in Kamikawa town have been also breeding period. They had started to make nests up the trees. Spring has come in Kamikawa town, so animals and birds look busy for new actions.
The picture shows Lepus timidus ainu (Ezo snow rabbit)

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Notice

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Bird watching

The weather is very easy to change in Sounkyo.
Sometimes very clear sky, sometimes snowing since early morning.

Recently temperature is more than 10°c.
It will be snowing from this weekend.
We are looking forward to spring.

Now it is very difficult to go out because of covid-19.
How about going to find birds in the woods.
To feel nature is good for your mind and health.
You will find food marks like a picture.
This food marks is Black woodpecker’s.
And more you will spend a precious time with your family.