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

レンカク、クロツラヘラサギ、マガンほか

レンカクは10月26日 より滞在中。警戒心のあまりない個体です。

クロツラヘラサギも散発的に渡ってきます。

今季初のオオバンを3羽確認しました。全国的に増えていますが、最近は沖縄でも越夏個体がいます。

先日の目を負傷している個体 とは別のマガンが田んぼに入りました。警戒心は多少あります。

カモ類はマガモ、ハシビロガモ、ヒドリガモが増えてきました。

Pheasant-tailed Jacana

How much longer will the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stay?

Black-faced Spoonbill

Black-faced Spoonbill, adult. There are 4 Black-faced Spoonbills at 3 locations on Ishigaki Island.

Eurasian Coot

The first Eurasian Coot confirmed this season. In recent years, summering individuals have also been turning up in Okinawa.

Greater White-fronted Goose

An adult Greater White-fronted Goose that kept flying about every time farming work began.

Eurasian Teal

A flock of Eurasian Teal.

Northern Shoveler

Northern Shoveler numbers have been increasing too.

Eurasian Wigeon

Eurasian Wigeon are also increasing in channels and rice fields.

Black-winged Stilt

A flock of Black-winged Stilts. They can be found at several spots on Ishigaki Island.

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