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

Black-winged kite Black Bittern Ruddy Kingfisher Pheasant-tailed jacana 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

カンムリワシの幼鳥

昨年と同様、今年もカンムリワシの幼鳥は多めです。

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

A juvenile Crested Serpent Eagle burst out of the undergrowth and landed on a branch directly overhead. I slipped away quietly so as not to startle it… ^^;

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

An adult Crested Serpent Eagle on a rock.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

A juvenile Crested Serpent Eagle perched on a snag in the wetland, watching for prey. Another juvenile was perched nearby as well.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

The other juvenile. The first one was driven off by an adult, but this one ignored being sandwiched between two adults. ^^;

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

Scrambled by an adult, it just threatened back and wouldn't budge. A pretty nervy juvenile.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

Returning the adult's threat calls with threats of its own!!

Categories: 野鳥