（Hokkaido, Japan ）What is this mystery bird? (1 Viewer)

[fadoua]

Hi,

6 months ago, I moved to countryside of Hokkaido, northern island of Japan.

Begining of spring, I hear an unusal bird sound. The cry does not ressemble the sound of birds commonly encountered in Hokkaido. The flapping of wings is so powerful that I can hear it. At first, I hear it only at night. Then it started to appear in day time as well.

I hear it less often now in June. It could have been a migratory bird stopping in my area during its journey.

It is difficult to take a picture as it flies so high and so fast. But I managed to record the sound. Does anyone have idea what it is?

 

[foresttwitcher]

I can't help with the bird but if you are on Facebook try joining Kantori (an English speaking Japanese birdwatching group) - I'm sure someone there could help you.

 

[fadoua]

Thank you very much for the suggestion.

 

[Brad Hacker]

Latham's Snipe?

 

[fadoua]

Latham's Snipe?

Yes!!

That’s it!

Thank you so much. We now know what it is.

Latham’s snipe or オオジシギ in Japanese.

 

[Trinovid]

...I moved to countryside of Hokkaido...

Begining of spring, I hear an unusal bird sound...It is difficult to take a picture as it flies so high and so fast. But I managed to record the sound. Does anyone have idea what it is?

Hearing the clip has me very impressed that the bird could be identified from it!
Hopefully you can eventually get a picture of it to post.

Since Hokkaido is so vast, what is near to you?

 

[fadoua]

Hearing the clip has me very impressed that the bird could be identified from it!
Hopefully you can eventually get a picture of it to post.

Since Hokkaido is so vast, what is near to you?

I am impressed.
My recording has some noise. Nevertheless, Brad Hacker could identify the bird. Respect.

I live in Tobetsu, agricultural town north east on Sapporo. Now, the rice paddies are filled with water. Apparently, Latham’s snipe is having a feast of paddies creatures.