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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アカアシチョウゲンボウ滞在3週間(動画あり)

アカアシチョウゲンボウの下見。ちょうど3週間たちましたが、まだ滞在中です。残念ながら、幼鳥はいなくなっていました。

アカアシチョウゲンボウを見ているとハイタカやハヤブサ、チョウゲンボウが頭上を通過しました。サシバは10羽ほどの群れがやってきました。近くにバラバラと降り立ったようで、一晩休んで明朝には、さらに南を目指して飛び立つのでしょう。

Red-footed Falcon
Red-footed Falcon

The Red-footed Falcon returning to its favourite perch with a large grasshopper in its grip.

Red-footed Falcon
Red-footed Falcon

Early morning allows shooting in good light.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

A flock of about ten Grey-faced Buzzards arrived and gradually dispersed, landing in the farmland around the area.

Common Kestrel
Common Kestrel

Common Kestrel. It hovered right in front of me several times.

Red-footed Falcon
Red-footed Falcon

Apparently it flew around nearby after I left. This shot was taken from some distance.

Categories: 野鳥