Japansk trana - Grus japonensis - Red-crowned crane

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Japansk trana - Grus japonensis - Red-crowned crane
© NF Photo 160130   Otowa Bridge, Hokkaido, Japan

Some says this is the best looking crane in the world. After this day I am tempted to agree.
First image was on a bridge at dawn. The last one at lunch time. They spent the night in the river and got breakfast and lunch at a sanctuary, Akan Tancho no Sato.

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Brown dipper - Cinclus pallasii - Brun strömstare

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Brown dipper - Cinclus pallasii - Brun strömstare
© NF Photo 160129 Jigokudani Monkey park, Japan

A little "hard to catch" bird. Early morning with mist and constantly moving bird.

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Kricka - Anas crecca - Eurasian Teal

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male and female

male and probably a juv male

males and one female
Kricka - Anas crecca - Eurasian Teal
© NF Photo 160127  Matsumoto Castle, Japan

A short stop betweenTokyo and the Monkeys. I got better images of this small duck then I ever got at home. Here they was not shy at all.

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Östlig fläcknäbband - Anas zonorhyncha - Spot-billed duck

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Östlig fläcknäbband - Anas zonorhyncha - Spot-billed duck

© NF Photo 160127  Matsumoto Castle , Japan

A fine duck, this is probably a pair. They are very much alike.

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