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

連日出没のヒメクイナ(動画あり)

11月4日から確認中のヒメクイナは順調に滞在中です。警戒心もあまり強くなく、毎日、同じ場所に出てくるので日々の観察が楽しいですね。

Baillon's Crake

A juvenile White-browed Crake appeared close by. I was surprised at how close it was. ^^;

Baillon's Crake

A White-browed Crake foraging as it walked.

Baillon's Crake

What the White-browed Crake is holding in its bill is a bloodworm.

Baillon's Crake

At the closest it was maybe 10 metres or so.

Baillon's Crake

In the deeper water it seemed to be swimming.

Baillon's Crake

A White-browed Crake arriving at the shallows after swimming over.

Baillon's Crake

A rare banzai pose from a White-browed Crake.

Baillon's Crake

The back view of a White-browed Crake. The white spots are lovely.

Common Snipe

Common Snipe, first-winter plumage.

Common Snipe

The snipe are now all Common Snipe and it's getting a bit dull. ^^;

Categories: 野鳥