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

Pied Avocet Emerald dove Eurasian Hoopoe Ashy drongo Pintail Snipe

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

ベニバト、クロツラヘラサギ

平田原でキジバトの100羽ほどの群れにベニバトのメスが1羽交じっていました。ウオーキングの人に驚いて飛び立つたびにキジバトに交じって探すのに苦労しました…。^^;

浦田原には 先日観察したフラッグのついたクロツラヘラサギ がいました。韓国仁川で放されたものです。

昨日今日と寒い一日で、最高気温は21度ほどまでしか上がりませんでした。

Eurasian Collared Dove
Eurasian Collared Dove

The small-bodied Pink-necked Green Pigeon stood shorter than the rice stubble, making it difficult to photograph.

Eurasian Collared Dove
Eurasian Collared Dove

At this time of year, there is a very good chance that Pale-capped Pigeons are mixed in among flocks of Oriental Turtle Doves. When they take flight, the whitish tips of the tail feathers are a helpful distinguishing mark.

Black-faced Spoonbill
Black-faced Spoonbill / Ringed / flagged bird

A Black-faced Spoonbill with flag K91.

Eastern Cattle Egret
Eastern Cattle Egret

A flock of Eastern Cattle Egrets had huddled together out of the wind, looking cold.

Categories: 野鳥