A daily journal.
Mainly introducing wild birds of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, through photos.

金武の芋畑にタゲリ4羽ほか

久しぶりの金武です。タゲリの幼鳥が4羽いました。 9月に見つけた足環付きのアカアシシギ も滞在していました。

シギの数も減って、水路にまばらにいるだけ。ジシギは全てタシギでした。

ヒバリシギに混じってヨーロッパトウネンもいたほか、セイタカシギやアオアシシギ、クサシギなどが数羽ずつ。怪我をしているのか同じ場所から動かないオオバンがいた。

Northern Lapwing

Northern Lapwing, first-winter. There were four in total, but all were juveniles.

Common Redshank

Common Redshank, panning shot. ^^ A metal ring is fitted on the right leg.

Little Stint

Little Stint, first-winter?

Common Snipe

Common Snipe, first-winter?

Northern Lapwing

Northern Lapwing, first-winter.

Common Greenshank

Common Greenshank, adult winter. It was smaller than a typical individual.

Black-winged Stilt

Black-winged Stilt looking cold. First-winter. Seen in a small flock.

Green Sandpiper

Green Sandpiper.

Long-toed Stint

At this time of year, Long-toed Stint numbers are also down from their peak.

Eurasian Coot

The Eurasian Coot stayed motionless like this. I wonder if it was injured.

Categories: 野鳥