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

Forest Wagtail Eurasian Hoopoe Ruddy Kingfisher Ryukyu flycatcher Iriomote Tit

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

カタグロトビ3個体撮影!!

先日から広い行動範囲を移動するカタグロトビですが、本日は3羽撮影することができました。

2羽はカップルなのでしょうか、いつも近くにいて、今日も同じ木に休んでいるところをカラスにモビングされたりしていました。その2羽の撮影の帰り道、数百メートル離れたところでもう1羽のカタグロトビがホバリングしていました!!

カラスや、小鳥にモビングされてかわいそうなカタグロトビはいつまで石垣島に滞在してくれるのでしょうか。

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

I can't tell if it's male or female — but this is one of the pair that always stays together. Shot from a spot I can only get into with my mentor. Might be the closest I've ever been. ^^

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

This one arrived before the Black-winged Kite above. Could it be female?

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

On the way back, a Black-winged Kite was hovering over the sugarcane fields. The third individual of the day. ^^

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

A Black-winged Kite opening its beak wide in threat as a crow approached.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

It was hassled by several crows, but went right at them despite its small size.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

The Black-winged Kite finally circled leisurely over the sugarcane fields before disappearing toward the forest.

Categories: 野鳥