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

Asian koel Black-winged kite Emerald dove Purple Swamphen Ruddy Kingfisher

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
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サシバの渡り始まりました

例年より少し早めにサシバの大きな群れが入りました。700羽ほどのカウントです。また、チゴハヤブサも1羽現れました。

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

A juvenile Grey-faced Buzzard.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

An adult Grey-faced Buzzard.

Eurasian Hobby
Eurasian Hobby

When a butterfly passed over the observation spot, a Eurasian Hobby made a pass at it. It didn't catch it — just a playful swipe.

Categories: 野鳥