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

Ruddy Kingfisher Eurasian Hoopoe Glossy Ibis Emerald dove Lesser Whistling Duck

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

ヤマシギついに残り1羽だけ

ヤマシギが3羽越冬していたポイントは残り1羽だけになっていました。

ヤマシギまで近くて明かりもあっていいフィールドだった。今季もヤマシギはそろそろ見納めになりそうです。

Eurasian Woodcock
Eurasian Woodcock

It had caught an earthworm or something — swallowed it surprisingly fast.

Eurasian Woodcock
Eurasian Woodcock

There must be plenty of food where this clover grows thick; the Eurasian Woodcocks are always in this spot.

Eurasian Woodcock
Eurasian Woodcock

The Eurasian Woodcock I can always observe at closest range. Probably the same individual.

Eurasian Woodcock
Eurasian Woodcock

Failure. ^^; The speedlight on the right misfired and a big shadow stretches across the frame….

Categories: 野鳥