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

Ryukyu flycatcher Short-eared Owl Daurian starling Iriomote Tit Forest Wagtail

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
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シギチとクロツラヘラサギ

石垣島ではムナグロがほとんどですが、大浜海岸にダイゼンが1羽いました。もちろんムナグロはたくさんいて、他にはキアシシギやチュウシャクシギ、キョウジョシギなどがいました。チュウシャクシギは1羽が長い事滞在しています。

先日のK91のフラッグが付いたクロツラヘラサギ は1羽で浦田原の田んぼにいました。

Grey Plover
Grey Plover

The setting sun has given it a brownish cast, but this is a Grey Plover in winter plumage.

Pacific Golden Plover
Pacific Golden Plover

This one is a Pacific Golden Plover.

Whimbrel
Whimbrel

A Whimbrel that is always seen alone.

Grey-tailed Tattler
Grey-tailed Tattler

A Grey-tailed Tattler caught a crab.

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

A Black-faced Spoonbill with a flag.

Categories: 野鳥