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

Ruddy Kingfisher nest excavation, Slaty-legged Crake, Arctic Warbler calling (video)

A pair of Ruddy Kingfishers was hard at work excavating a nest hole. Male and female took turns digging earnestly. If all goes well, chicks should fledge in late June. While I was watching the Ruddy Kingfisher pair, a pair of Slaty-legged Crakes walked past. ^^;

A small group of Arctic Warblers was present, and I could hear both their call and their song at the same time. Bliss. ^^

Ruddy Kingfisher

Ruddy Kingfisher, male.

Ruddy Kingfisher

It was actively foraging in the rain.

Ruddy Kingfisher

A Ruddy Kingfisher with no fear of people.

Ruddy Kingfisher

A Ruddy Kingfisher excavating a nest hole in a Livistona palm. The wood is hard, so it may give up partway through.

Slaty-breasted Rail

A Rufous-necked Woodrail that passed by while I was watching the Ruddy Kingfisher build its nest.

Categories: 野鳥