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

Ruddy Kingfisher Ryukyu flycatcher Javan pond heron Purple Swamphen 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

今日もカタグロトビ(動画あり)

今日もカタグロトビを見に行ってきました。いつもの餌場にいつもの時間にやってきて午後6時にはねぐら入りするカタグロトビです。今日は、タヒバリと思われる小鳥にモビングされてかなり嫌がっていました。

撮影に余裕が出てきたので、カタグロトビの特徴的な飛翔姿の動画にもチャレンジしてみました。

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

Just as the session was nearly over, a thin ray of sun finally broke through and the Black-winged Kite's ruby-red eyes were clearly visible!! No matter how many times I see them, they're beautiful.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

A steep dive with wings held up in a 'banzai' pose.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

Here too, the thin sunlight allowed me to confirm the red eyes.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

A Black-winged Kite fleeing after being mobbed by small birds.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

It was scratching its head in flight.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

Next time I'd like to try shooting on a fine day.

Categories: 野鳥