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
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シロチドリの営巣四つ

シロチドリの繁殖シーズンを迎えました。この日は、四つの巣を確認することができた。孵化まで約3週間ということですが、 昨年の真夏に見たあの可愛らしいヒナ を今年も見ることができるのだろうか。

どの巣も抱卵に入っており、メスが卵を温めていた。シロチドリの抱卵は、夕方にオスと交代するらしいのですが、この日は確認できず。もっと暗くなってから交代するのだろうか?

Kentish Plover
Kentish Plover

A female Kentish Plover incubating on sand.

Kentish Plover
Kentish Plover

A Kentish Plover nesting at the edge of a grassy patch and gravel. When a walker passed nearby, it crouched low and stayed on alert.

Kentish Plover
Kentish Plover

Another Kentish Plover nesting on sand. Feral cats are sometimes seen in this area — I hope the chicks make it.

Kentish Plover
Kentish Plover

A Kentish Plover incubating at the base of some grass.

Categories: 野鳥