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

Eurasian Hoopoe Ryukyu flycatcher Asian koel Black-winged kite Iriomote Tit

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

リュウキュウコノハズク巣立ち間近

本日、コノハズクのヒナが初めて巣の外へ顔を出しました。昨年は、 6/30日に1羽目が巣立ち して、 7/3には全て巣立ち ました。今年もほぼ同時期です。

きょうは、保護したコノハズクを搬送した縁で私の飼っているオカメインコやセキセイ、文鳥などを診てもらっている獣医の先生や師匠、オランダ人などと観察しました。^^

明日から名古屋へ3日間ほど行くので、今年は巣立ちは見られなさそうです。^^;

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

The parents diligently keep ferrying food. The Ryukyu Scops Owls wrap up feeding by 9 p.m.

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

How adorable the Ryukyu Scops Owl chicks are!!

Elegant Scops Owl
Elegant Scops Owl

Two have come out. Last year there were three in total — I wonder how many this year.

Categories: 野鳥