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

Short-eared Owl Ruddy Kingfisher Emerald dove Ryukyu scops owl Black-winged kite

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

サルハマシギ6羽!!

サルハマシギ6羽が田んぼにいると連絡をもらい休憩時間にサクッと見てきました。現地に到着し、水の張られた田んぼにはたくさんのシギが集まっていました。

双眼鏡を持っていくのを忘れたのですが、サルハマシギは肉眼でもすぐに分かりました。全て成鳥で夏羽から冬羽へ換羽中でした。一度にいろいろな状態の羽衣が見られて得した気分です。^^

Curlew Sandpiper
Curlew Sandpiper

Curlew Sandpiper moulting from breeding to winter plumage.

Curlew Sandpiper
Curlew Sandpiper

This one also in transition to winter plumage.

Curlew Sandpiper
Curlew Sandpiper

Same individual as above. The flight feathers have not yet changed.

Curlew Sandpiper
Curlew Sandpiper

An individual thought to be female.

Curlew Sandpiper
Curlew Sandpiper

This one might be a male.

Curlew Sandpiper
Curlew Sandpiper

The individual with the most advanced moult.

Curlew Sandpiper
Curlew Sandpiper

Two birds at the far end of the rice paddy. So distant… ^^;

Wood Sandpiper
Wood Sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper, adult. Almost fully in breeding plumage but well worn and ragged.

Long-toed Stint
Long-toed Stint

Long-toed Stint, late breeding plumage.

Categories: 野鳥