Two Chinese Egrets. Pushed off their feeding ground by the high tide, they were getting along together on a rock.

They kept a little distance from each other at times, but on the whole things were peaceful. Once the tide went out and feeding time began, however, squabbles were constant… ^^;

The two birds stayed for two days, but a few days later another Chinese Egret arrived.

A Pacific Reef Heron was nearby as well.

Around ten or so Black-naped Terns arrived. They are already pairing up.

A pair of Black-naped Terns.

When Black-naped Terns and Roseate Terns show up, I get the feeling that summer has truly arrived on Ishigaki Island.