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

Daurian starling Glossy Ibis Black-winged Cuckooshrike Eurasian Hoopoe Ryukyu flycatcher

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

リュウキュウコノハズク巣から出られない?

昨夜巣立ったヒナ の巣ですが、次がなかなか出てきません。なんども登ろうとしているのですが、巣穴が深いようで…。

Ryukyu Scops Owl
Ryukyu Scops Owl

A rare parent-and-chick two-shot with Ryukyu Scops Owls. ^^ At 600mm it was too close. ^^;

Ryukyu Scops Owl
Ryukyu Scops Owl

Looking a little more dignified than last night, maybe?

Ryukyu Scops Owl
Ryukyu Scops Owl

The female parent came to check on things several times without any food. I'm worried the chick might be abandoned if it can't get out much longer…

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