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

Collared Kingfisher Black-winged Cuckooshrike Forest Wagtail Ryukyu scops owl Pheasant-tailed jacana

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

高校で営巣のリュウキュウアオバズク巣立ち

数日前、仕事中に見つけた、八重山農林高校の中庭で営巣するアオバズクが巣立ちました。^^ ヒナは1羽だけのようです。生徒に見せてあげたら「かわいー」って。

Brown Hawk-Owl
Brown Hawk-Owl

According to the school principal, it fledged yesterday. Apparently all three — parent and two chicks — were perched together the day before. ^^;

Brown Hawk-Owl
Brown Hawk-Owl

Female Brown Hawk-Owl.

Brown Hawk-Owl
Brown Hawk-Owl

Male Brown Hawk-Owl. At every pair I've seen, the male is noticeably smaller than the female.

Categories: 野鳥