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

公園や林道でリュウキュウアカショウビン

巣穴は掘ったりしているのですが、まだ抱卵には至っていないペアが多いようです。これからが産卵シーズンなので出会いも徐々に減っていくと思いますが、ヒナが成長するにつれ、ふたたび見やすくなります。

この日は公園や林道を回り、数え切れないほど多くのアカショウビンに出会うことができました。

Ruddy Kingfisher

A male Ruddy Kingfisher found on a forest road.

Ruddy Kingfisher

Same individual as above. The red of the Ruddy Kingfisher stands out beautifully against the lush green.

Ruddy Kingfisher

A female paired with the individual above. She is the least wary of all the Ruddy Kingfishers I have been watching.

Ruddy Kingfisher

A male Ruddy Kingfisher at the park.

Ruddy Kingfisher

The female paired with the individual above. She is also relatively unwary.

Ruddy Kingfisher

A Ruddy Kingfisher, apparently a male. This is my first time observing this individual.

Ruddy Kingfisher

This Ruddy Kingfisher was in the coastal woodland. Also apparently a male.

Categories: 野鳥