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

ジャワアカガシラサギ、キリアイ、ハリオシギほか

7月から長逗留しているジャワアカガシラサギが見やすくなっています。台風後に増えたトンボを捕食しようと農道や畔に出てくるので見つけやすいです。

キリアイの幼鳥も滞在中。また台風が近づいてきているのでしばらくは渡れないでしょうね。

ハリオシギ、チュウジシギも滞在中。

Javan Pond Heron

Javan Pond Heron targeting dragonflies swarming on a farm road.

Broad-billed Sandpiper

The Broad-billed Sandpiper juvenile has been staying for several days.

Pin-tailed Snipe

Pin-tailed Snipe — numbers are down, but they're still here.

Pin-tailed Snipe

An individual that was together with the Pin-tailed Snipe above. So alike I almost thought they were siblings. ^^

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe are still present.

Swinhoe's Snipe

An individual I was able to observe at very close range.

Red-necked Stint / Long-toed Stint

Red-necked Stint and Long-toed Stint numbers are increasing.

Categories: 野鳥