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

Ashy drongo Asian koel Black-winged Cuckooshrike Emerald dove Asian Glossy Starling

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

やんばるにてヤマシギ(動画あり)、リュウキュウコゲラ、サシバ

昨夜、仕事を終わってやんばるに行ってきました。ヤマシギとリュウキュウオオコノハズク狙いです。

3時間ほどかけて、現場に到着するもツアーガイドがナイト営業しているのでヤマシギは恥ずかしがって出てきません。^^; ツアー営業も終わり2時間ほど餌場で待ち伏せると日付が変わって午前1時ごろ、今日は2羽でやってきました。私の目の前、15メートルほどに1羽、もう1羽は草地の反対側に位置する餌場へ降りたので数十メートルの距離でした。動画もありますが、全く動きません。^^;

リュウキュウコゲラは県道70号線の安田から奥の間でヤンバルクイナを探していると、頻繁に遭遇しました。こんなにたくさんいるのにリュウキュウは初見です。^^;

Eurasian Woodcock
Eurasian Woodcock

A Eurasian Woodcock up close — very satisfying. ^^

The 430EX III-RT with its wireless radio function was a huge help. I'm using two flashes.

Eurasian Woodcock
Eurasian Woodcock

A distinctive face. I hope to encounter an Amami Woodcock someday too.

Ryukyu Pygmy Woodpecker
Ryukyu Pygmy Woodpecker

Ryukyu Pygmy Woodpecker was a lifer for me. ^^

Ryukyu Pygmy Woodpecker
Ryukyu Pygmy Woodpecker

It seemed to be pecking at branches and catching small insects. A male Ryukyu Pygmy Woodpecker.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

A Grey-faced Buzzard that appears to be on migration rather than wintering. Heavy crop, so the image is small… ^^;

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

It kept looking up at the sky. Perhaps a flock of Grey-faced Buzzards was passing through.

Categories: 野鳥