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

Ruddy Kingfisher Pheasant-tailed jacana Pied Avocet Pintail Snipe Black-winged kite

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
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リュウキュウコノハズのヒナ成育順調

コノハズクのヒナも順調に大きく育っているようで、きょうは、メスのコノハズクが巣の外に追いやられていました。

昨年もここのメスは 6月18日に外へ追いやられている のを確認しています。昨年と同じタイミングだと 7月4日ごろに巣立ち完了 かな。

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

The female was outside. It is thought the chicks have grown large enough to be pushed out of the nest.

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

The Oriental Scops Owl is very expressive.

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

The chicks of this Oriental Scops Owl still appear to be small. Even after dark, the female did not leave the nest.

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

The male paired with the Oriental Scops Owl above. During the day he perches in the tree directly in front of the nest and keeps watch.

Categories: 野鳥