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

Ryukyu Scops Owl, Northern Boobook, Black Paradise Flycatcher breeding

Continuing to observe the Ryukyu Scops Owl chick after fledging. It was in a somewhat more visible spot than before. The female parent was nearby keeping watch.

Northern Boobooks are fledging one after another, but at a nest where the chicks are still small the male parent was standing guard close to the nest.

Black Paradise Flycatcher breeding also appears to be going well — the chick that fledged from the pair I have been watching for some time has grown considerably. The adults will probably begin a second breeding attempt, so the fledgling may end up acting as a helper.

Ryukyu Scops Owl

The Ryukyu Scops Owl fledgling had moved to a more visible position, giving me a full view of the bird.

Ryukyu Scops Owl

The female parent keeping watch nearby.

Northern Boobook

Male parent Brown Hawk-Owl. Fledging still seems to be a little way off.

Japanese Paradise Flycatcher

A Japanese Paradise Flycatcher that has grown nearly as impressive as an adult.

Japanese Paradise Flycatcher

The female parent of the individual above. It seemed to be on the verge of starting a second brood.

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