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

Black-winged Cuckooshrike Glossy Ibis Purple Swamphen Pied Avocet 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

リュウキュウアカショウビン営巣

あちこちで営巣が始まっているようです。

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

I believe this is the individual I first photographed this year on 1 April.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

My first photograph of this individual.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

Male Ruddy Kingfisher.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

The Ruddy Kingfisher pair from above.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

My first photograph of this individual — around the 14th bird or so. ^^

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

I found a fine nest. ^^

Categories: 野鳥