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

Two Snipe Species

Snipe watching again today. The weather was poor and I came across a good number of snipe. Among them, I focused on photographing Pin-tailed Snipe in particular.

Pin-tailed Snipe

I was able to observe a Pin-tailed Snipe at close range. Though too close is its own problem.

Swinhoe's Snipe

This one is a Swinhoe's Snipe. Still showing a lot of winter plumage.

Pin-tailed Snipe

Pin-tailed Snipe spotted in the distance.

Pin-tailed Snipe

This Pin-tailed Snipe was also a little too close.

Pin-tailed Snipe

This one is also a Pin-tailed Snipe. A good number of Pin-tailed Snipe showed up today.

Swinhoe's Snipe

This is a rather plump, well-fed Swinhoe's Snipe.

Pin-tailed Snipe

A Pin-tailed Snipe associating with the Swinhoe's Snipe above.

Categories: 野鳥