White-tailed godwit waiting for spring perching on a cold cherry tree

January2026January 2026Siberian thrush (Turdus sibiricus)Shinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan areaCherry blossoms (early blooming)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)bird
This photo was taken in Shinjuku Gyoen, where a white-eye perched on a cold cherry blossom with a hint of spring in the air.

This photo was taken in Shinjuku Gyoen, where a white-tailed godwit perched on a cold cherry blossom, a sign of spring in the air.

Date & TimeJanuary 31, 2026 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationShinjuku Gyoen
Address11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/4000s
ISO800
Shooting route on the same dayKasai Rinkai Park →directional marker or indicatorShinjuku Gyoen

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