A Wild Bird in July
Striated Heron
Butorides Striatus


photo Minoru Tadachi@Suwa lake in Suwa city

The name comes from the fact that the white edges of their wings look like the pattern of bamboo leaves.
They lure fish by feeding on insects, and some individuals use leaves and twigs as lures to catch fish.

　What`s New

　■ 30JUN25 　 　 Striated Heron appears in the top page
　■ 30JUN25 　 　 Japanese Night Heron appears in the art of paper cutting
　　　　　　　　　　by Teruo Nakamura
　■ 30JUN25 　 　117th and 118th appear in "What are you doing?" by Minoru Tadachi
　■ 30JUN25 　 　Update Report of Birdwatch　
　■ 23JUN25 　 　Update Birdwatch Field Trips