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

今日もカタグロトビ(動画あり)

今日もカタグロトビを見に行ってきました。いつもの餌場にいつもの時間にやってきて午後6時にはねぐら入りするカタグロトビです。今日は、タヒバリと思われる小鳥にモビングされてかなり嫌がっていました。

撮影に余裕が出てきたので、カタグロトビの特徴的な飛翔姿の動画にもチャレンジしてみました。

Black-winged Kite

Just as the session was nearly over, a thin ray of sun finally broke through and the Black-winged Kite's ruby-red eyes were clearly visible!! No matter how many times I see them, they're beautiful.

Black-winged Kite

A steep dive with wings held up in a 'banzai' pose.

Black-winged Kite

Here too, the thin sunlight allowed me to confirm the red eyes.

Black-winged Kite

A Black-winged Kite fleeing after being mobbed by small birds.

Black-winged Kite

It was scratching its head in flight.

Black-winged Kite

Next time I'd like to try shooting on a fine day.

Categories: 野鳥