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

Glossy Ibis Ruddy Kingfisher Pheasant-tailed jacana Emerald dove Asian koel

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

バンナ公園にてバードウォッチング(ツミ、アオバズク、コノハズク、アカショウビン)

バンナ公園は色々な野鳥が観察できます。

きょうは、ハーリーの練習の前に4時間ほどバンナ公園にて観察、撮影をしてきました。新たに、ツミの営巣も見つけました。^^

Ryukyu Sparrowhawk
Ryukyu Sparrowhawk

The tree the male Japanese Sparrowhawk uses to watch for prey. The nest was also just a few dozen metres from here. It looks like things are still getting started.

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

An Oriental Scops Owl in such a conspicuous spot!! Could it be keeping an eye on a fledgling that has just left the nest?

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

Wiping its bill on a branch. That vacant expression is rather charming.

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

On alert when a crow flew nearby.

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

Again, an Oriental Scops Owl in a conspicuous spot.

Brown Hawk-Owl
Brown Hawk-Owl

The Brown Hawk-Owl was resting in a large banyan tree.

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

The Oriental Scops Owl is very expressive. Today it was oddly active from midday and was even catching prey.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

It seems chicks have hatched in some Ruddy Kingfisher nests too — the parents were seen carrying food.

Categories: 野鳥