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

今季初のハリオシギとタシギほか

今季初となるハリオシギとタシギを確認しました。少なくとも合わせて5羽の群れが田んぼの畔にいました。

石垣島では最近、インドハッカが増えてきました。繁殖は数年前から確認されていましたが、ここにきて個体数が増えています。

カンムリワシは活発に動き回り、この時季、あちこちで見ることができます。

Pin-tailed Snipe

A Pin-tailed Snipe that was relatively unguarded. Photographed from inside the car at a distance of a few metres.

Common Snipe

About ten metres from the individual above, another bird — this one a Common Snipe.

Common Myna

Common Mynas have been increasing lately. Seven were at a ground golf course.

Crested Serpent Eagle

A Crested Serpent Eagle crossing a paddy field. They are very easy to spot at this time of year.

Categories: 野鳥