The Sumida River diverts east at Tsukuda 2-chome, upstream of Chuo-ohashi Bridge, and is connected to the Spring (Haru) shipping river. Ishikawajima Park is located.
With the adoption of Super dike, it is integrated with the open space, ensuring hydrophilicity so that it can interact with water, and is crowded with people who enjoy jogging and walking.
A lot of water birds fly, and at low tide, they can be seen foraging on the shore where water has drawn.
The upper left photo shows high tide. From the left, black-tailed gull (on the signboard), Kawau great egret.
Among them, the elegance of herons attracts attention from its elegant appearance.
Shirasagi is a general term for great egret and little egret, which are common in Japan.
In addition, white type of hare, amagi, black heron, etc. is added.
Each is identified by size, toe color, presence or absence of crowns, etc.
In September, you can see great egret little egret, dressed in winter feathers, up close on the waterfront terrace.
great egret: During summer feathers, the black beak changed to yellow.
little egret: During summer feathers, two prominent long crown feathers are short and inconspicuous.
I feel the turn of the season in such a place.
great egret little egret
