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

Asian koel Crested serpent eagle Ryukyu scops owl Glossy Ibis Forest Wagtail

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

同じ公園に2ペアが営巣しています。3羽のヒナの内、2羽がヘビにやられましたが残った1羽は順調に育っています。 黒目のコノハズク も久しぶりに見える場所に出てきていました。こちらのペアは巣立ちしたのかもしれませんね。^^

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

The dark-eyed Ryukyu Scops Owl, appearing for the first time in a while.

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

Two of the chicks were taken by a snake, but the remaining one is growing steadily. It should fledge within two or three days.

Categories: 野鳥
Tags: EF600mm F4L IS USM / Elegant Scops Owl