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

Black-winged kite Forest Wagtail Emerald dove Asian Glossy Starling Purple Swamphen

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

サトウキビ畑でノスリv.s.チョウゲンボウ

夕方、ノスリがホバリングして獲物を探していると、チョウゲンボウの襲撃にあっていました。チョウゲンボウは、自分の縄張りからノスリが出るまでしつこく追い回していた。

沖縄ではノスリは珍しいです。チョウゲンボウ、サシバはあちこちにいますが、ノスリは数年に1〜2度ぐらいの出会いでしょうかね。

Common Buzzard
Common Buzzard

An adult female Eastern Buzzard hunting in the evening.

Common Buzzard
Common Buzzard

Startled after nearly getting clipped on the head by a Common Kestrel.

Common Buzzard
Common Buzzard

The Eastern Buzzard just barely hits the brakes, tucks its neck in, and dodges the Common Kestrel's attack.

Common Buzzard
Common Buzzard

It was attacked repeatedly.

Categories: 野鳥