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

Pheasant-tailed jacana Ryukyu scops owl Pintail Snipe Iriomote Tit Asian Glossy Starling

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

カンムリワシが増えてきました

カンムリワシは子育ても終わり、人目につく田んぼや牧場に現れるようになりました。今日は、4羽を確認。アカショウビンは1羽だけ…。

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

A Crested Serpent Eagle came close. It's used to being around people working in the fields, so it shows no fear. ^^;

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

This individual was being pushed out by a younger bird. It was the original territory holder, though. ^^;

Purple Heron
Purple Heron

A juvenile Purple Heron.

Categories: 野鳥