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

Ryukyu flycatcher Ashy drongo Ryukyu scops owl Iriomote Tit Black Bittern

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

久しぶりの夜探でリュウキュウコノハズクとリュウキュウアオバズク

久しぶりに夜探に出かけてきました。すぐにリュウキュウコノハズクとリュウキュウアオバズクがお出迎え。コノハズク、アオバズクともに幼鳥の姿は見えなくなっていました。鳴き声すら聞こえませんでした。独り立ちして親鳥たちの縄張りを追い出されたのでしょう。

Ryukyu Scops Owl
Ryukyu Scops Owl

Ryukyu Scops Owl, adult male.

Northern Boobook
Northern Boobook

Ryukyu Hawk-Owl, adult male.

Categories: 野鳥