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

Ruddy Kingfisher Ryukyu flycatcher Iriomote Tit Ryukyu scops owl Eurasian Hoopoe

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

近所の夜探でコノハズク、アオバズク、ズグロミゾゴイ

寝る前に近所をパトロール。子育て中のリュウキュウコノハズクとリュウキュウアオバズクをチェック。久しぶりに記録用の写真も撮ってみた。

ズグロミゾゴイやアカショウビン、キジバトなども休んでいました。

Ryukyu Scops Owl
Ryukyu Scops Owl

A female Oriental Scops Owl keeping watch in front of the nest. Fledging is expected in about another week.

Northern Boobook
Northern Boobook

This Brown Hawk-Owl is still incubating. The one keeping watch is the male.

Malayan Night Heron
Malayan Night Heron

A young Malayan Night Heron was resting on its usual branch.

Categories: 野鳥