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

今季初チュウジシギと第2波タシギ

今季、初めてとなるチュウジシギを確認しました。合わせて15羽ほど。チュウジシギとハリオシギはタシギの渡りより遅く、4月に入ってからです。

3月初旬に渡りの第1波があったタシギは4月に入って第2波が来たようで、こちらも十数羽確認できました。

Swinhoe's Snipe

A Swinhoe's Snipe on the paddy bund. First confirmed individual of the season.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Another Swinhoe's Snipe.

Common Snipe

A Common Snipe. The coverts are quite worn. First-summer plumage, perhaps?

Common Snipe

Both Common Snipe. The bird on the left is the same individual as above.

Swinhoe's Snipe

I could only observe it head-on, but it is probably a Swinhoe's Snipe.

Common Snipe

A Common Snipe. After preening I hoped it would spread its wings or tail, but no luck….

Swinhoe's Snipe

For a moment it looked like a Pin-tailed Snipe, but it turned out to be a Swinhoe's Snipe.

Categories: 野鳥