Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

        

　　　　　　　　　　　　Akiakane　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Dragonfly

 

 This morning, while strolling through Tsukuda Park, I encountered two kinds of "red dragonflies": Akiakane and Shojo dragonflies.

Unexpectedly today, September 21, "Akiakane Hatsumi" was reported in the Tokyo region.

It is 4 days later than normal and 3 days later than last year.

Akiakane emerges from early June to early July, and once moves to the mountains (the body color at this time is pale yellow), but in autumn, the abdomen becomes peculiar red and returns to the flat ground It is said that

The day when this abdomen first saw an individual with a red abdomen is called the "first viewing day", and is counted as one of the "biological seasonal observation" of this season.

Akiakane is one of the representative species of so-called "red dragonflies".

"Red Dragonfly" is a general term for red dragonflies of the body color, and generally refers to the genus Dragonfly, but the body color is yellow, such as red dragonflies other than the red dragonflies (scarlet dwarf, Shojo dragonflies, Benite dragonflies, etc.) that appear in flocks from the end of summer are also called "red dragonflies".

Natsu Akane, which resembles Akiakane, is said to have no difference in the overall habitat itself, appears on flat ground throughout the entire period, and is classified by redening the head, chest, and abdomen.

By the way, the "red dragonfly" appearing in the nursery rhyme "Akatonbo" appears in the nursery rhyme "Usbaki dragonfly", which is often seen in flocks from the viewpoint that it looks like a piggyback child, and "Akiakane" from the habit of stopping at the end of the pole It seems that there is a high possibility.

 

 

 

 

 

   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 

 

 

 

  This year, September 8 is August 15 in old calendar, and the mid-autumn moon (15 nights).

Last year was September 19, and last year it was September 30, so it arrived a little earlier.

Unfortunately, it was raining in the Tokyo area.

However, the fact that the moon is hidden by clouds etc. on the mid-autumn night is called "no moon", and the rain is called "rain moon", and it is said that he enjoyed the subtle atmosphere ... .

The following day, September 9th, turned around, and the moon viewing day.

A round "moon" shines in the clear autumn sky, beside the window lights of the apartments of Okawabata River City 21.

Since the phases of the moon are not perfect for one month, the mid-autumn moon (15 nights) is not necessarily the full moon, and in fact, September 9 is the full moon this year.

"Otsukimi", which has been handed down to the present day, is thought to have been spread by combining the custom of admiring and loving the ancient moon and the ritual of praying for good harvest and thanks to the harvest season of crops.

"There are many months to see the moon in the moon, but the moon to see the moon is the moon of this month" (without reading)

 

 

        

　　　　　　　　　　　　Flower terrace　　　　　　　　　　　　 Oedo Farm, Chuo-ku (South Park)

 

 August, which caused record heavy rain and lack of sunshine mainly in West Japan, was hit by `` abnormal weather '', which is said to occur less than once every 30 years, has passed, and in September, the wind felt on the skin I started to feel refreshed every day.

At the turn of the season, such as "Green Terrace" and "Flower Terrace" at Harumi Triton Square.

You can feel the breath of nature before autumn.

This time, the theme of the annual "Mini Garden Tour" held on September 4 <End of summer, the beginning of autumn> I picked up seasonal flowers along the way.

It has light red florets and red fruits are Acerola, known as a treasure trove of vitamin C, but it is a bit surprising that Kintranoo's friends.

Sukune Roberia Fan (also known as Sawagikyo) can enjoy three colors of Blue Bargandy Scarlet.

In the fourth season, the large planter rice field “Chuo-ku Oedo Farm” installed in South Park, rice planted with nearby elementary school students hangs kobe and is about to harvest.

 

       

　 Fountain glass　　　　 　 Lurimatsuri　　　　　 Lurimatsurimodoki　　　　　　grayheaded cuckoo　　　　　　Ciconnobutton

       

　　　  Squirrel　　　　　　   Squirrel　　　　　　　golden lace　　　　　　　Tamasdale　　　　　　　 Gaura　　　　　　

       

　　 Roberian fan　　　　　 Roberian fan　　　　　Roberian fan　　　　　　Kintranoo　　　　　 Comrasaki Shikibu

       Blue　　　　　　　　 Burgandy　　　　　 Scarlet

 

 

 

        

 

 Along the road beside "Fuji Mart" Kiyosumi-dori (1-27-9 Tsukishima), there is a shop where you can make a line temporarily before and after noon (at some point).

owl no Ie, a cafe opened in October 2012 where you can interact with owl.

Business hours are from 14:00 to 18:00 on Wednesday and Thursday, from 14:00 to 20:00 on Friday, from 12:00 to 21:00 on Saturday, and from 12:00 to 18:00 on Sunday, every hour Replacement system. (Mon. and Tuesday are regular holidays)

The system starts accepting seats on the day one hour before the opening of the store, secures seats at the desired time zone, and then returns to the store 5 minutes before the reservation time.

 

Once you kill time and return to the store at the designated time, just the last customer comes out of the store one after another. Everyone has a satisfying expression saying, "I'm glad" and "I'm healed." Expectations are growing.

I finally entered the store.

I'm worried about the owl and others who are still standing at the waist-height stop tree that jumps into their eyes, but first sit in the designated seat and order drinks.

By the way, the drink fee is a flat fee of 2,000 yen with souvenirs of owl goods, including contact and shooting fees.

Next, you will be informed of notes in the store.

First of all, after taking a picture, I had time to interact with owl and others.

 

         

 

Nominate your favorite owl, ask the shopkeeper, get it on your head, shoulders, wrists, and stroking your head.

The warm body temperature of owl is transmitted.

The owls here are familiar or mature.

Tilting your neck, rolling, blinking, anyway, expressive and lovely.

People say, "Cute!" "I want to take it home as it is!"

However, be careful about dung. 

In the meantime, an hour passed quickly.

A word of the person in the shop

"Most people seem to be standing for 55 minutes and drinking a drink at once in the remaining 5 minutes."

For a moment of relaxation, your heart will relax.

 

　African Okonohazuku　　　　　Konohazuku　　　　Bengal eagle worm　　　　Ooff owl　　　　　　Molly owl