Long-tailed Tit (068)

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About the Long-tailed Tit (Shima Enaga)

The "Snow Fairy" lives only in Hokkaido. Unlike the long-tailed tits on Honshu, the Shima Enaga is characterized by its pure white face without black markings.

• Subspecies endemic to Hokkaido: "Shima" means "island" = Hokkaido. It is a Hokkaido subspecies of the long-tailed tit, with the scientific name Aegithalos caudatus. It is approximately 14cm long and weighs only 8-10g (about half the weight of a sparrow).
• Origin of the name: Enaga means "long handle." It was named for its long tail, which resembles the handle of a ladle.
• Winter appearance: To protect themselves from the cold, they puff up their feathers with air, becoming perfectly round. In summer, they have fewer feathers and appear slimmer.
• Huddling together: In winter, they spend time in flocks of about 10 birds, and are popular for their adorable sight of huddling together on the same branch like dumplings.
• Habitat: They inhabit forests in low mountains and lowlands. In Hokkaido, they are often seen in Japanese elm and Manchurian ash trees.

About the Photographer

Kei Sato – A wildlife photographer who continues to chase Hokkaido's wilderness

Born in Rumoi City, Hokkaido, in 1979. Representative of SLASH Photo Office, OM SYSTEM PRO SERVICE member, and MILLET Ambassador. He has been climbing Daisetsuzan for over 10 years, documenting the ecology of Hokkaido chipmunks and Hokkaido pikas.

Books: "Mountain Gardener: Hokkaido Chipmunk," "Kei Sato Photo Collection: Secret Scenery in Hokkaido," "Hokkaido Pika: Connecting Bonds with Calls"

Awards: Grand Prize at the 35th Japan Nature Photo Contest, Nagaoka Prize and Nikon Grand Prize (Part 3) at the 70th Nikkor Photo Contest

Photo Exhibitions: 2024 OM SYSTEM GALLERY "Bird Shadows ~ Hokkaido, Paradise of Wild Birds," etc. Also appeared on Nippon Television's "Sekai no Hate made Itte Q!" and "Oh!! Minna no Doubutsuen."

Recommended for

• A gift for Shima Enaga lovers
• A souvenir from a trip to Hokkaido
• A gift for birdwatching fans
• A special gift for coffee lovers
• Bringing healing with the "Snow Fairy"

Pack Contents

Home-roasted Coffee Beans (10g) - One cup's worth

• Low acidity, easy-to-drink dark roast
• Blend of carefully selected beans from Brazil, Ethiopia, and others
• Best before: 12 months from roasting date
• Package size: 120mm × 100mm × 5mm

About the Premium Souvenir

TAISETSU COFFEE offers drip coffee with packages featuring photos of Hokkaido's wildlife. Kei Sato's adorable images of Shima Enaga are vividly printed on the package. It is an ideal high-quality gift that evokes the nature of Hokkaido.