As mentioned, we have held a Shui Hau rice harvest day with the villagers. However, the Yellow-breasted Buntings had already started their own “harvest” in the paddy field even before us!

As the paddies began to turn golden, from time to time, we noticed some creatures even more golden-yellow than the paddy itself bouncing around the farmlands. As we approached, they would whoosh off to the nearby dense woods, peeking stealthily at the humans wielding large shovels. We raised our binoculars for a closer look and spotted the yellow belly, exclaiming without thinking: "Ah—It's a YBB!" (Note: YBB = Yellow-breasted Bunting).

Not only did we have our meal ready, but the Yellow-breasted Buntings also found their feast at Shui Hau.

Picture 1: Yellow-breasted Bunting hiding in the paddy field

Picture 2: Yellow-breasted Bunting feasting in the paddy field