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

アカツクシガモ、コハクチョウ長期滞在中

昨年から滞在中のアカツクシガモは3羽から5羽と増えたり減ったり。コハクチョウ2羽も長逗留です。

カルガモの群れにマガモが1羽。石垣島では珍しく、ダムには42羽の群れがいました。

Ruddy Shelduck

It has become considerably less wary than when it first arrived.

Ruddy Shelduck

Always together with the individual above.

Ruddy Shelduck

Two adult and one juvenile Ruddy Shelducks. The juvenile has moulted considerably since arrival and now looks much like the adults.

Mallard

Female Mallard.

Tundra Swan

A long-staying Tundra Swan. There are many unharvested rice plants this season, so food does not seem to be a problem.

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