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

Collared Kingfisher Pheasant-tailed jacana Crested serpent eagle Iriomote Tit Black Bittern

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

久しぶりにカンムリワシ飛翔

涼しくなったので、カンムリワシの飛翔を久しぶりに狙ってみました。私の得意な右への飛び出しでした。^^

近くにはメスもやってきました。しばらく鳴き交わしていましたが、特に何もなかったです…。

夕方になると、芝生にはズグロミゾゴイが出てきて獲物探しをしていました。

他には、アカショウビンを2羽目撃しました。また、本土のキビタキのような鳴き声がしたのですが姿の確認には至らず。

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

A Crested Serpent Eagle in flight for the first time in a while. Crested Serpent Eagles aren't the most active birds, so waiting an hour for a flight shot is not unusual. This time it was a 45-minute wait. ^^;

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

A male Crested Serpent Eagle. The crest stands out, ruffled by the wind.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

The partner of the Crested Serpent Eagle above. The female is a size larger.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

The male Crested Serpent Eagle perched in a tree that made for an easy shot. ^^

Malayan Night Heron
Malayan Night Heron

As evening comes, Malayan Night Herons appear from nowhere and get busy foraging.

Categories: 野鳥