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

Black Bittern Asian koel Black-winged Cuckooshrike Ryukyu scops owl 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

エゾビタキ、チョウゲンボウ、カンムリワシ

エゾビタキがバンナ公園や市街地の公園に結構残っていました。チョウゲンボウは9月半ばに初確認して以来、やっとまともな写真に撮れた。カンムリワシは成鳥も幼鳥もそこそこ見やすくなっています。

Grey-streaked Flycatcher
Grey-streaked Flycatcher

Grey-streaked Flycatcher, adult. It was chasing the juvenile.

Grey-streaked Flycatcher
Grey-streaked Flycatcher

Grey-streaked Flycatcher, juvenile. The individual being chased by the adult above. Got to hear its call too.

Common Kestrel
Common Kestrel

My first Common Kestrel shot of the season. First sighting was on Yonaguni Island in mid-September. ^^;

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

The season has come when Crested Serpent Eagles — both adults and juveniles — are easy to see in rice paddies and fields.

Categories: 野鳥