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

Ruddy Kingfisher Lesser Whistling Duck Black-winged Cuckooshrike Forest Wagtail Short-eared Owl

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

またカンムリワシ幼鳥救護

農業用水路で動けなくなっている幼鳥を保護しました。今週2羽目。 2羽とも命名権は放棄しました。^^;

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

The nictitating membrane of the right eye didn't seem to open fully. There are no injuries, so once its weight recovers it should be releasable back to the wild.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

The adult was actively foraging even in the rain.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

After eating, it cleaned its bill on a branch. ^^

Categories: 野鳥