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

Glossy Ibis Ryukyu scops owl Iriomote Tit Daurian starling Crested serpent eagle

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

やんばるでヤマシギ

仕事を終えて飯を食ったらやんばるへ出発。ポイントへは日付が変わって、午前2時ごろ到着。早速、リュウキュウオオコノハズクのポイントへ赴きましたが、姿も声もありません。かわりにリュウキュウアオバズクが3個体ほど鳴き交わしていました。

リュウキュウオオコノハズクのポイント近くにはヤマシギが合計7羽もいました。石垣島では1羽でいるところしか見たことがないのですが、やんばるではこれが普通なのでしょうか?^^;

ポイントを移動すると、やっとリュウキュウオオコノハズクに出会えましたが撮影には至らず。日の出の30分ぐらい前になるとホントウアカヒゲやウグイスなどがしきりにさえずっていました。気持ちの良い朝です。^^

帰りの道中は金武町の田芋畑に寄ってみましたがいつもの顔ぶれでした。

Eurasian Woodcock
Eurasian Woodcock

The Eurasian Woodcock was so far away and in such poor light that just getting it in the viewfinder was a struggle. ^^;

Eurasian Woodcock
Eurasian Woodcock

Here are three Eurasian Woodcocks foraging together. Also distant.

Spotted Redshank
Spotted Redshank

One Spotted Redshank had dropped into a taro field in Kin-chō.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

This one is probably a Common Snipe.

Long-toed Stint
Long-toed Stint

The Long-toed Stint is in winter plumage.

Wood Sandpiper
Wood Sandpiper

Wood Sandpipers were observed here and there.

Little Ringed Plover
Little Ringed Plover

Little Ringed Plovers were numerous as well.

Categories: 野鳥