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

Daurian starling Purple Swamphen Crested serpent eagle Schrenck's little bittern 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

雨の芒種

旧暦の5月4日のユッカヌヒーで八重山の梅雨はあけたのですが、今日は芒種なのでしばらく雨が降るでしょう。

沢登りをしていたら、サンコウチョウも営巣に入っていました。

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

The contrast of green and red is beautiful.

Ryukyu Scops Owl
Ryukyu Scops Owl

A cute Oriental Scops Owl. Little ear tufts sticking up from the top of its head. ^^

Categories: 野鳥