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

今季2羽目のクイナ

今季2個体目のクイナ。前回は水路で今回は田んぼ。クイナとヒメクイナは毎年のように確認されますが、警戒心が強くてなかなか撮影まではいたりませんね。今回はタシギを見ていたらひょっこり現れました。^^ 以前から同所で越冬している個体だと思われます。

Brown-cheeked Rail

Okinawa Rail in winter plumage. It was moving in and out of the grass. At first glance it looks plain, but on a closer look it wears an extraordinarily beautiful plumage.

Brown-cheeked Rail

Same individual as above. When crossing the paddies it was wading chest-deep through the water.

Common Snipe

Multiple Common Snipe are also overwintering.

Categories: 野鳥