Feb 2
The Eastern Buzzard, Buteo japonicus, soars majestically, its plumage tinged crimson by the sun's rays just before sunset. In Karuizawa, it is a species of raptor commonly encountered throughout the year, though sightings have been somewhat less frequent this winter. Seeing it circling repeatedly at such close range after so long, I cannot help but marvel anew at its perfectly proportioned form and the beauty of its plumage patterns.
日没直前の陽光に赤く染まりながら雄大に舞うノスリ。 軽井沢では一年を通じてよく出会う猛禽の一種だが、今冬は遭遇頻度が低め。久しぶりにこうして至近距離で何度も旋回するのを眺めつつ、その均整のとれたフォルムと斑紋の美しさに、改めて感嘆を禁じ得ない。
Nagano Pref. 長野県 2026-02-01
