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

Daurian starling Asian koel Lesser Whistling Duck Iriomote Tit Ryukyu flycatcher

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

シマアジ、ダイシャクシギなど

先日、巡回コースに入れた田んぼ にシマアジが入っていました。^^

5日前に観察したダイシャクシギ もまだいました。ホウロクシギは見つかりませんでした。

Garganey
Garganey

First Garganey of the season.

Eurasian Curlew
Eurasian Curlew

There were two Eurasian Curlews, but they were flushed every time visitors came.

Eurasian Curlew
Eurasian Curlew

The other Eurasian Curlew.

Marsh Sandpiper
Marsh Sandpiper

Marsh Sandpiper.

Common Greenshank
Common Greenshank

Common Greenshank. It was an accustomed individual.

Whiskered Tern
Whiskered Tern

The Black-bellied Tern was in a flock of eight.

Red-necked Stint
Red-necked Stint

Red-necked Stint.

Long-toed Stint
Long-toed Stint

Long-toed Stint.

Pin-tailed Snipe
Pin-tailed Snipe

A snipe thought to be a Pin-tailed Snipe.

Eastern Spot-billed Duck
Eastern Spot-billed Duck

While shooting the snipe above, a Eastern Spot-billed Duck dropped down in the foreground. First time posting a Eastern Spot-billed Duck photo on the blog. ^^;

Scaly-breasted Munia
Scaly-breasted Munia

Scaly-breasted Munia, an introduced species.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

Common Snipe.

Eastern Yellow Wagtail
Eastern Yellow Wagtail

Eastern Yellow Wagtail.

Categories: 野鳥