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

Black-winged kite Glossy Ibis Javan pond heron Ryukyu flycatcher 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
Check availability and book

ヤツガシラとアカショウビン

午前中に崎枝半島を車で走っていると歩道から飛び立つヤツガシラを偶然見つけたのですが、警戒心が強く車道からは撮れない…。仕方ないので、アカショウビンを撮ったり、昼飯を食ったりして、夕方現場に戻ってみると近くの牧場に舞い降りていました。^^

今まで撮影したヤツガシラの中で、一番遅いのは 4月8日 でしたが記録更新です。^^

Eurasian Hoopoe
Eurasian Hoopoe

A late Eurasian Hoopoe for Ishigaki-jima. Migration usually wraps up by the end of March. This individual was very wary, so I shot at 1200mm with a 2× extender. ^^;

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

The Ruddy Kingfisher was resting quietly on a branch with no sign of moving.

Categories: 野鳥