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

Ryukyu scops owl Purple Swamphen Asian koel Ryukyu flycatcher 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

天敵がいなくなって見やすくなったミフウズラ(動画あり)

サシバなど猛禽類がいなくなった畑では、ミフウズラを見る機会が増えてきました。きょうも南部の畑で数羽に会うことができました。

農道を横切るミフウズラがいたので逃げ込んだ草むらを見ているとミフウズラのメスが現れました。車内から見るぶんには全くこちらを気にする様子もなく餌をついばんでいました。

前後に揺れながら歩く姿は、カメレオンのようです。^^

Barred Buttonquail
Barred Buttonquail

An adult female Barred Buttonquail. The expression is distinctively Barred Buttonquail.

Barred Buttonquail
Barred Buttonquail

The Barred Buttonquail was fairly close, but watching from inside the car, it kept coming nearer and nearer.

Barred Buttonquail
Barred Buttonquail

The intricate pattern is beautiful.

Categories: 野鳥