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

越冬サンカノゴイ(動画あり)

昨年から滞在の越冬サンカノゴイ。複数羽いるのですが、そのうちの1羽は警戒心がなく、近くでしっかり観察できます。最近は安定して出てくるのでほかのサギとは全く違う変な行動を楽しめます。^^

Eurasian Bittern

A Eurasian Bittern appeared right in front of me. It noticed me but showed no alarm.

Eurasian Bittern

It kept coming closer. Seen head-on, it has quite a menacing look.

Eurasian Bittern

The Eurasian Bittern came within a few metres. Small fish were the main prey.

Chinese Pond Heron

A wintering Chinese Pond Heron. Around four individuals are on the island.

Purple Heron

Adult Purple Heron.

Yellow Bittern

Not as many as last year, but several Yellow Bitterns are wintering again this season.

Categories: 野鳥