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

Ryukyu flycatcher Pintail Snipe Pheasant-tailed jacana Asian koel Emerald dove

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

イシガキシジュウカラの子育て

ヒナの声が巣から外まで聞こえるようになってきました。明日か明後日には巣立ちでしょう。^^

しかし、なんでコノハズクの巣の上に巣をつくっちゃったんだろう…。^^;

Ishigaki Tit
Ishigaki Tit

It caught a caterpillar in the tree right beside me and carried it off to the nest. Once before, it perched on the front of my lens. ^^;

Ishigaki Tit
Ishigaki Tit

It carries the food inside but comes back out without giving it to the chick, so fledging must be close. ^^

Ishigaki Tit
Ishigaki Tit

Unlike the Ruddy Kingfisher and the Oriental Scops Owl, it brings food frequently.

Categories: 野鳥