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

Wintering Japanese Bush Warbler, Chinese Pond Heron, Spring Temminck's Stints

Among the wintering warblers, Manchurian Bush Warblers can no longer be found, while more and more Japanese Bush Warblers are beginning to practise their song.

The Chinese Pond Heron that has been here since last autumn is still in its winter plumage as before. In the same paddy, a few Temminck's Stints arrived on spring passage. Common Snipe from the overwintering population were scattered, apparently disrupted by rice-planting and other farm work.

Japanese Bush Warbler

A Japanese Bush Warbler showing off its call notes and singing practice.

Chinese Pond Heron

The regular Javan Pond Heron was in the regular paddy field.

Temminck's Stint

A few Temminck's Stints arrived together. Still in winter plumage.

Common Snipe

An overwintering Common Snipe.

Common Snipe

Another overwintering Common Snipe.

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