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

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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

部分白化のツバメ(動画あり)

白いツバメがいるよということで見てきました。部分白化を起こした白い体は群れの中でもよく目立っていました。

Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow

Barn Swallow, juvenile. It was a little tricky to shoot from above, but the angle gave a good view of the upperparts.

Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow

The flanks and underparts look like this.

Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow

It looked as though it had been dusted with soot, but it stood out clearly among the flock of Barn Swallows.

Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow

It seemed smaller than the other individuals, but maybe that was just my imagination… ^^;

Categories: 野鳥