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

Emerald dove Asian koel Javan pond heron Black Bittern 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

今年、8個体目のソリハシセイタカシギ

ソリハシセイタカシギがまたまた現れました。8個体目。今年は、いろんなところに現れるアボセットです。ここまできたら、今年中に2桁目指したいですね。^^

帰り道、チョウゲンボウが夕日に照らされていました。新しく入手した EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM で撮ってみましたが、手ぶれ補正もよく効き、少ない光でもよく写ります。望遠の解像感も十分です。こちらは7D Mark II につけて撮りました。

Pied Avocet
Pied Avocet

The eighth Pied Avocet this year. With so many turning up, the excitement is starting to wear off… ^^;

Pied Avocet
Pied Avocet

It was foraging in a rush field, bathed in the evening glow.

Common Kestrel
Common Kestrel

A Common Kestrel in the setting sun. Given the low light in the evening and shooting handheld, this result is more than satisfactory.

The combination of the 7D Mark II and EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM looks like it will come in very handy going forward.

Categories: 野鳥