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

Iriomote Tit Javan pond heron Black Bittern Ryukyu scops owl Crested serpent eagle

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

レンカク冬羽ほか

夕方、少し時間ができたので、白水でレンカクを観察してきました。スイレンとウオーターレタスの繁茂する川でオオバンやバンに交ざって餌を探し回っていました。

ツグミも5羽ほどの小さな群れが入っていました。シロハラ、ツグミは先日から見かけ、ハチジョウツグミも本日、社の駐車場で観察しましたので、あとはアカハラの到着待ちですね。^^

Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Pheasant-tailed Jacana

A Pheasant-tailed Jacana walking across water lilies. The flowers are closed because it was evening — they stay open until around noon.

Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Pheasant-tailed Jacana

It moves across the water lily pads on its large feet, foraging for food.

Dusky Thrush
Dusky Thrush

Thrushes are becoming more numerous as well.

Categories: 野鳥