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

Cinnamon Bitterns very active after rain (video)

When I arrived at the paddies I was caught in a heavy downpour, but once it stopped, Cinnamon Bitterns began emerging from the grass.

Activity was high after the rain, and I was able to see two males and one female in the same area. The males had started calling, and I managed to get it on video. ^^

Yellow Bittern

A male Ryukyu Cinnamon Bittern appeared in a conspicuous spot once the downpour stopped. Nuptial coloration is showing.

Yellow Bittern

A male Ryukyu Cinnamon Bittern singing.

Yellow Bittern

It flew off in response to the calls of another individual.

Yellow Bittern

A different Ryukyu Cinnamon Bittern. The nuptial coloration on this one is not so pronounced.

Intermediate Egret

While watching the Ryukyu Cinnamon Bittern, an Intermediate Egret dropped down right in front of me.

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