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

Ryukyu scops owl Forest Wagtail Lesser Whistling Duck Black-winged kite Pheasant-tailed jacana

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

春の渡りで増えたムネアカタヒバリ

春の渡りが始まっています。きょうはムネアカタヒバリを50羽近く確認しました。渡りの途中なので移動が激しく、一日で増えたり減ったりしています。

近くにはムクドリの群れがいた。

Red-throated Pipit
Red-throated Pipit

Red-throated Pipit in transition from winter to summer plumage. Both birds appear to be females.

Red-throated Pipit
Red-throated Pipit

Red-throated Pipit adult male in summer plumage.

Red-throated Pipit
Red-throated Pipit

Also a Red-throated Pipit adult male in summer plumage. The tail feathers are in moult.

White-cheeked Starling
White-cheeked Starling

A White-cheeked Starling was foraging nearby.

Categories: 野鳥

いつもの場所でいつものヤマシギ3羽

そろそろ飛去してしまうヤマシギを見てきました。やはり今夜も3羽のヤマシギがそれぞれ数十メートルの間隔をおいて採餌していました。やんばるのヤマシギは群れで移動しながら餌を探していますが、ここのヤマシギたちは一緒になりません。お互いの存在は分かっているはずなのですが、なんでだろ?

Eurasian Woodcock
Eurasian Woodcock

Eurasian Woodcock searching for food in an open area overgrown with clover.

Eurasian Woodcock
Eurasian Woodcock

This Eurasian Woodcock was searching for food on a grass lawn. It has crouched down, on alert.

Eurasian Woodcock
Eurasian Woodcock

Crossing the walkway and moving to the adjacent lawn.

Categories: 野鳥