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

Forest Wagtail Iriomote Tit Lesser Whistling Duck Black Bittern Short-eared Owl

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

リュウキュウアカショウビン巣立ち

今季初撮影のアカショウビンの巣立ちです。いくつかあるうちの一つの営巣をブラインドに入って撮影していたら、「巣立ちそうだよ」との連絡があり、ブラインドはその場に立てたまま、三脚とカメラを持って現地へ移動。数分で着いたのですが、すでに1羽目は巣立っていました。現地に着いて50分後に2羽目が巣立ちました。^^

3羽目の巣立ちも見たかったのですが、夕方から竹富島へライブを見に行くので後ろ髪を引かれつつ撤収しました。

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

The wait in the blazing sun was worth it. A fledging Ruddy Kingfisher — so adorable. ^^

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

Flapping hard as it flies.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

It landed in the shrubbery. A Ruddy Kingfisher that isn't red yet. ^^

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

A parent brought in a Ryukyu Giant Cicada. This pair always brings cicadas. ^^;

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

Once they lean out this far, fledging is 10–15 minutes away.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

This chick looks like it will take a little longer to fledge. Two bills were visible from the nest hole.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

Very far away, so extreme extreme extreme cropping. ^^;

Categories: 野鳥