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

Pin-tailed Snipe and Swinhoe's Snipe (video included)

Both Pin-tailed Snipe and Swinhoe's Snipe are scarce on Ishigaki Island in spring, but even so I was able to observe several individuals on this day.

Swinhoe's Snipe

A Swinhoe's Snipe that went into alert posture because I got too close.

Pin-tailed Snipe

Only one Pin-tailed Snipe today, but numbers could increase with the coming second wave of migration.

Swinhoe's Snipe

This one is a Swinhoe's Snipe.

Swinhoe's Snipe

Also a Swinhoe's Snipe, preening — the tail feathers are visible.

Swinhoe's Snipe

This Swinhoe's Snipe is also preening. The way the tail feathers show here is often mistaken for Pin-tailed Snipe.

Swinhoe's Snipe

大柄なチュウジシギ。渡りに備えてでっぷりと太っていました。

Swinhoe's Snipe

Three Swinhoe's Snipe.

Greater Painted-snipe

While I was watching the snipe, a female Greater Painted-snipe appeared.

Categories: 野鳥