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

Pin-tailed Snipe and Swinhoe's Snipe

The snipe migration on Ishigaki Island is at its peak. Pin-tailed Snipe and Swinhoe's Snipe are both present in the rice fields, though the balance between the two seems to vary by area.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Pin-tailed Snipe

Pin-tailed Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Pin-tailed Snipe

Pin-tailed Snipe, adult. Transitioning from summer to winter plumage.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, adult winter plumage.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, adult. Transitioning from summer to winter plumage.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Pin-tailed Snipe

Pin-tailed Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, adult.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, adult.

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