A daily record.
Featuring photos of wild birds and nature, mainly from Okinawa Main Island and Ishigaki Island

Ryukyu scops owl Lesser Whistling Duck Ryukyu flycatcher Asian Glossy Starling Iriomote Tit

GUIDED BIRDWATCHING TOUR

Go where the birds are. The SHIMASOBA Tour launches.

We'll drive you around Ishigaki Island to wherever the birds are showing best that day. Observation is mostly from inside the vehicle, and we keep it to a maximum of 3 guests so everyone can take their time.

Max. 3 guests 4 hours in the morning Beginners welcome
Check availability and book

かっこいいカンムリワシ

撮る気はなかったけど、一応カメラを積んでドライブしてよかったぜ!!

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

The sixth individual Crested Serpent Eagle juvenile this season. It was quite wary, so closing the distance this much was a slow, patient process.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

Diving at prey!!

Thanks to the 1D X I got a burst of about 30 shots!!

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

The Crested Serpent Eagle returning to its lookout post after finishing off its prey.

Feels great when you can shoot without cropping.

Categories: 野鳥