Common ringed plover spotted at Funabashi Sanbanze Seaside Park

October 5, 2026

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A was sighted on 2026-09-22 at Funabashi Sanbanze Seaside Park.¹ The species is a scarce migrant in Japan, occurring primarily from April into May and August through September, with juvenile peak passage from mid-September to October.²

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