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

Eurasian Hoopoe Iriomote Tit Short-eared Owl Pintail Snipe Pied Avocet

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

久しぶりのカンムリワシ

嵩田林道でカンムリワシにあいました。いつもの慣れた個体です。営巣に成功していれば間もなく真っ白な巣立ちビナが見られるでしょう。今年は何羽の幼鳥が見られるか楽しみです。

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

Crested Serpent Eagle — what a striking bird. ^^

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

Waiting to ambush prey from up in a tree.

Categories: 野鳥

リュウキュウアカショウビンまだまだ見られます

嵩田林道でアカショウビンを何羽か観察できました。あと1カ月はいけるかな。キンバトもいましたが撮影には至らず…。^^;

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

The Ruddy Kingfisher was singing its heart out.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

There was also a Ruddy Kingfisher in a dark spot. A louse fly is clinging to its left shoulder.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

Extreme close-up. The contrast between the green background and the Ruddy Kingfisher's red is beautiful. ^^

Categories: 野鳥