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

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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

金武の芋畑にタゲリ4羽ほか

久しぶりの金武です。タゲリの幼鳥が4羽いました。 9月に見つけた足環付きのアカアシシギ も滞在していました。

シギの数も減って、水路にまばらにいるだけ。ジシギは全てタシギでした。

ヒバリシギに混じってヨーロッパトウネンもいたほか、セイタカシギやアオアシシギ、クサシギなどが数羽ずつ。怪我をしているのか同じ場所から動かないオオバンがいた。

Northern Lapwing
Northern Lapwing

Northern Lapwing, first-winter. There were four in total, but all were juveniles.

Common Redshank
Common Redshank

Common Redshank, panning shot. ^^ A metal ring is fitted on the right leg.

Little Stint
Little Stint

Little Stint, first-winter?

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

Common Snipe, first-winter?

Northern Lapwing
Northern Lapwing

Northern Lapwing, first-winter.

Common Greenshank
Common Greenshank

Common Greenshank, adult winter. It was smaller than a typical individual.

Black-winged Stilt
Black-winged Stilt

Black-winged Stilt looking cold. First-winter. Seen in a small flock.

Green Sandpiper
Green Sandpiper

Green Sandpiper.

Long-toed Stint
Long-toed Stint

At this time of year, Long-toed Stint numbers are also down from their peak.

Eurasian Coot
Eurasian Coot

The Eurasian Coot stayed motionless like this. I wonder if it was injured.

Categories: 野鳥