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

Ryukyu scops owl Schrenck's little bittern Daurian starling Asian koel Black-winged Cuckooshrike

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

台風前のリュウキュウコノハズク

台風前で強風やスコールがありますが、コノハズクはまだいました。巣立ったヒナの近くで見張りをしているのでしょう。

ヒナは、台風被害に遭わず無事に育ってほしいものです。

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

Soaked by rain, it appears to be watching over the chicks from a tree swaying in strong winds. This is probably the last time the Ryukyu Scops Owl will be seen during the day this season.

Categories: 野鳥