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

Pintail Snipe Short-eared Owl Emerald dove Asian koel Pied Avocet

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

ヤツガシラほか(動画あり)

下草が綺麗なところにヤツガシラがいました。が、私の車が止まったもんだから、ドイツ人カップルのヒッチハイカーが乗せてもらおうと駆け寄ってきて飛ばしてしまいました…。^^; まぁ、今年はヤツガシラの当たり年なんでどーってことないけど。もちろん、ドイツ人カップルは所望の場所まで乗せました。今年はヒッチハイカーを乗せる機会も多い…。^^;

Eurasian Hoopoe
Eurasian Hoopoe

Fresh green shoots were just coming out. Spring is near. This individual never once raised its crest.

Japanese Thrush
Japanese Thrush

An Eyebrowed Thrush that seemed unafraid of people, coming closer and closer.

Categories: 野鳥