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

レンカク滞在中 アカガシラサギ3羽、今季初のオナガガモほか

先月からのレンカク はまだ滞在していました。相変わらず警戒心のない個体です。

ジャワアカガシラサギと入れ替わりにアカガシラサギが増えてきました。近年の石垣島の恒例行事になりつつあります。

カモも増えてきました。コガモ、ヒドリガモ、ハシビロガモ、オナガガモがメインでたまにシマアジも現れます。

Pheasant-tailed Jacana

Pheasant-tailed Jacana, juvenile — present since last month.

Pheasant-tailed Jacana

When a raptor passed overhead, it became noticeably more alert.

Chinese Pond Heron

Chinese Pond Heron, winter plumage.

Chinese Pond Heron

A different individual. Also a Chinese Pond Heron in winter plumage. It was catching dragonflies.

Northern Lapwing

A large flock of Northern Lapwings arrived a few days ago and is being seen all over the island.

Northern Pintail

I had recorded Northern Pintail in mid-last month, but this is my first photo of the season.

Northern Shoveler

A male Northern Shoveler.

Eurasian Wigeon

A female Eurasian Wigeon.

Eurasian Teal

Two Eurasian Teal at the coast.

Whiskered Tern

White-winged Tern, adult winter plumage.

Categories: 野鳥