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

Ruddy Kingfisher fledges, Black Paradise Flycatcher nest-building (video)

The second nest of Ryukyu Ruddy Kingfishers to fledge this season. While walking the forest road looking for Hoya, I picked up the distinctive calls of fledglings. Holding my breath and searching carefully, I found two chicks.

There was a pair of Ryukyu Black Paradise Flycatchers just starting to build a nest. With no crows around, the prospects feel reassuring.

Ruddy Kingfisher

A fledgling Ruddy Kingfisher perched on a rock.

Ruddy Kingfisher

The forest interior is dark — the light in this photo is about what it actually looks like. Without the call, finding one would be impossible.

Japanese Paradise Flycatcher

A female Japanese Paradise Flycatcher putting effort into nest building.

Wax plant

Hoya blooming.

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