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

First Pectoral Sandpiper of the season, Red-throated Pipit, Garganey and more

Found the first Pectoral Sandpiper of the season. Red-throated Pipits are also increasing but still difficult to photograph.

Garganey seem numerous this season — they are being recorded in paddies all over the area.

A strong north wind, almost typhoon-like, was blowing, and Barn Swallows had come down to rest on the farm tracks.

Pectoral Sandpiper

First Pectoral Sandpiper of the season — a juvenile.

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper.

Pectoral Sandpiper

It was a triple handicap — dark, distant, and strong wind — but I managed to get a photograph somehow.

Temminck's Stint

A Temminck's Stint in the same rice field as the Pectoral Sandpiper.

Garganey

Juvenile Garganey.

Red-throated Pipit

A Red-throated Pipit I finally managed to photograph.

White Wagtail

Female White Wagtail. Mid-moult into winter plumage.

White Wagtail

Is it a White-faced Wagtail or a Siberian Wagtail?

Red-rumped Swallow

A Red-rumped Swallow resting on the ground to escape the strong wind.

Barn Swallow

A Barn Swallow resting on a farm road.

Grey-streaked Flycatcher

A Grey-streaked Flycatcher in front of my house.

Categories: 野鳥