A solitary whooper swan swims in a thawed area of one of the Caldera Lakes of Hokkaido photographed by Nicola Billows during the NaturesLens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday

Winter Wildlife in Japan – Whooper Swans & Foxes

Article written by illustrated with images contributed by .

Whooper Swans – the graceful aspect of Winter Wildlife in Japan

The Whooper Swans of Lake Kussharo are always a revelation to our guests. When one thinks of in , the first thought is inevitable, Snow Monkeys, followed closely by Steller's Sea Eagles & Red-Crowned Cranes. But people rarely think “I want to go there to photograph whooper swans” & who would blame them?

Take a look at Nicola's images below. Such beautiful, elegant birds with plenty of opportunities to photograph them in flight, walking in the snow & sat on the lake with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The possibilities are endless.

A Whooper Swan Comes In To Land On The Snowy Landscape Of Hokkaido Photographed By Nicola Billows During The Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday A Bevy Of Whooper Swans Wander Across The Snowy Landscape Of Hokkaido Photographed By Nicola Billows During The Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography HolidayA Pair Of Whooper Swans Wander Across The Snowy Landscape Of Hokkaido Photographed By Nicola Billows During The Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography HolidayA Solitary Whooper Swan Isolated Within The Snowy Landscape Of Hokkaido Photographed By Nicola Billows During The Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography HolidayA Bevy Of Whooper Swans Swimming In One Of The Thermal Lakes Found On Hokkaido Photographed By Nicola Billows During The Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday A Solitary Whooper Swan Walks On The Edge Of One Of The Caldera Lakes Of Hokkaido Photographed By Nicola Billows During The Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday A Duo Of Whooper Swans Clean Themselves In The Thawed Area Of One Of The Caldera Lakes Of Hokkaido Photographed By Nicola Billows During The Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday A Solitary Whooper Swan Swims In A Thawed Area Of One Of The Caldera Lakes Of Hokkaido Photographed By Nicola Billows During The Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday A Solitary Whooper Swan On The Edge Of One Of The Caldera Lakes Of Hokkaido Photographed By Nicola Billows During The Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday

Red Fox – a frequently seen predator on Hokkaido

The stunning is another highlight of our Japanese Tour. Looking magnificent in their winter coats, foxes are very common in . They are not persecuted & therefore less nervous of humans which allows for some great encounters & photographic opportunities. They are also the subject of much Japanese folklore, the most common being that they are very intelligent, have long lives & magical powers.

One Of The Red Foxes Of Hokkaido Photographed By Nicola Billows During The Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday

PHOTOGRAPH THE WINTER WILDLIFE OF JAPAN FOR YOURSELF

To photograph the charismatic winter wildlife of Japan for yourself, join & , members of the NaturesLens guiding team, in Japan during February 2019 for a trip lasting 13 nights; this photography holiday will offer you the opportunity to capture images of the red-crowned crane, snow monkey, steller's sea eagle, white tailed sea eagle, whooper swan, plus more; the NaturesLens Winter Wildlife of Japan Photography Holiday is offered on a half board, non-shared room basis, & costs typically £5249 per participant, but there are several early-bird places available priced at £4999.

All the details of the  Winter Wildlife of Japan Photography Holiday are available on the dedicated event page.

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