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

Shorebirds in the Rice Paddies

The first Common Greenshank and Ruff juvenile of the season arrived. Also still present: Pin-tailed Snipe, Swinhoe's Snipe, Common Snipe, Black-winged Stilt, Long-toed Stint, Red-necked Stint, and Marsh Sandpiper.

Common Greenshank

The first Common Greenshank of the season.

Ruff

Five Ruffs arrived. Counting other paddies as well, around ten are currently staying. That's more than usual for this season.

Pin-tailed Snipe

Pin-tailed Snipe juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe / Pin-tailed Snipe

Pin-tailed Snipe (left) and Swinhoe's Snipe. Both are the same individuals as above.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile. It's quite dark — perhaps the type commonly seen on the mainland?

Swinhoe's Snipe

A Swinhoe's Snipe that was associating with the individual above.

Common Snipe

Common Snipe numbers are gradually increasing.

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