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

ツバメチドリ子育て中(動画あり)

沖縄本島では何度か見たことがありますが、石垣島でこの数の集団営巣は初めて見ました。ヒナだけで十数羽。まだ抱卵中のツバメチドリもいました。

ムラサキサギがコロニー上空を飛ぶとツバメチドリのスクランブルが発動し、ムラサギサギを慌てさせていました。カラスはコロニー上空を避けて飛んでおり、ツバメチドリが制空権をしっかり握って上空を統制していました。^^

Oriental Pratincole

Oriental Pratincole feeding a grasshopper to a chick.

Oriental Pratincole

This one is considerably more developed and was already catching prey on its own.

Oriental Pratincole

This chick practising flight.

Oriental Pratincole

Successful landing.

Oriental Pratincole

A parent bringing prey.

Oriental Pratincole

This juvenile already appears able to catch prey on its own.

Oriental Pratincole

Oriental Pratincole, adult.

Oriental Pratincole

It flew close by occasionally.

Oriental Pratincole

Landing. Moulting while raising chicks. I wonder if that isn't a strain?

Oriental Pratincole

Oriental Pratincole parent and chick. Compared to the sleek adults, the chicks are quite round.

Oriental Pratincole

A parent arriving with prey. Shortly after, it spotted its chick and ran over to it.

Oriental Pratincole

Once they've grown to about this size, they can fly a little.

Oriental Pratincole

The skies were surprisingly clear for the rainy season, ground temperatures rose, and the Oriental Pratincoles looked like they were struggling with the heat.

Categories: 野鳥