Grus leucogeranus observed in Ishikawa

Abstract

An adult bird of Grus leucogeranus was observed staying at Lake Ochi, Ishikawa Pref. during 27 April and 23 May, 1961 (see photos). The species had never been recorded about a century until a juvenile bird was seen in Kiushiu in the winters of 1959 and 1960 (Tori No. 57). The occurrence of adult bird in spring here reported is of interest.