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

Glossy Ibis Ashy drongo Crested serpent eagle Asian koel 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

今季15個体めのリュウキュウアカショウビン(動画あり)

本日は4個体観察で今季15個体目の確認ができました。昨年よりかなりのハイペース。撮影は10個体。^^

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

Stepped into the shade for a big yawn. ^^

There's a spiderweb stuck to its head. ^^;

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

The Ruddy Kingfisher I had only managed to see as a silhouette in the dark yesterday evening was in the same spot.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

Also hunting for prey in the shade to avoid the sun.

The purple on the back has come out nicely.

Categories: 野鳥