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

Emerald dove Ryukyu flycatcher Pheasant-tailed jacana Black-winged Cuckooshrike Glossy Ibis

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

シロハラを襲うムラサキサギ(動画あり)

悪食ムラサキサギがきょうは、シロハラを襲っていましたが、結局のみ込めず捨てていきました。^^;

Purple Heron
Purple Heron

It took it down with a single strike to the throat.

Purple Heron
Purple Heron

It tried to swallow the prey repeatedly — wetting it and so on — but couldn't quite get it down.

Purple Heron
Purple Heron

In the end it just left it there and flew off. A Pale Thrush that died for nothing (lower right). ^^;

Categories: 野鳥