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

Ryukyu scops owl Emerald dove Pintail Snipe Ashy drongo Glossy Ibis

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(動画あり)

まだ、抱卵に入っていないようです。求愛給餌はもうしないようでした。オスは呼ぶのですが、メスは全く反応なし。^^;

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

A male Ruddy Kingfisher.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

The female paired with the Ruddy Kingfisher above.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

The no-entry restriction was lifted and I finally got the shot. ^^

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

This Ruddy Kingfisher too — got it once the no-entry restriction was lifted. ^^

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

A favourite perch. A Crested Serpent Eagle was about 30 metres away, but neither seemed bothered by the other.

Categories: 野鳥