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

Glossy Ibis Asian Glossy Starling Iriomote Tit Ruddy Kingfisher Pied Avocet

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

カンムリワシ幼鳥救護

幼鳥が衰弱していたので救護しました。師匠と挟みうちで私が捕まえました。^^ 初めてカンムリワシを触った。

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

It was huddled in the same spot where I'd seen it the previous evening. It seems it didn't return to its roost and slept on the ground overnight. I called my mentor and we took it in for care.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

Oh, it's coming this way!!

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

A Crested Serpent Eagle, seen occasionally.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

There were two in the same paddy field — this is the stronger one charging at the weaker one.

Categories: 野鳥

クロツグミ、シロハラ、アカハラ

クロツグミはたまに出てくるんですが、シロハラが攻撃して飛ばしてしまう…。^^; クロツグミは沖縄ではかなり珍しいです。

Japanese Thrush
Japanese Thrush

Considerably smaller than the White's Thrush. It was flipping over dead leaves and catching small insects.

Pale Thrush
Pale Thrush

White's Thrush. This year, as last year, thrushes are plentiful. ^^

Japanese Thrush
Japanese Thrush

Japanese Thrush. Fewer in number compared to the White's Thrush.

Categories: 野鳥