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

Eurasian Hoopoe Ryukyu scops owl Black-winged Cuckooshrike Collared Kingfisher Asian Glossy Starling

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
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4年連続飛来の暗色型サシバ

2018年に幼鳥で石垣島にやってきた暗色型サシバ は4年連続でことしもやってきました。例年3月ごろまで越冬しています。

ことしは真白のサシバが和歌山県や奄美大島で撮影されているので、石垣島まで南下してこないか期待しているところです。

ブラックサシバが到着した日の15日は1500羽、翌日の16日は3000羽と石垣島のサシバの渡りはピークを迎えています。

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

The dark-morph Grey-faced Buzzard was perched on a banana plant an absurdly long way off.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

It seemed to be glaring at another individual that had intruded into its territory.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

Grey-faced Buzzard, adult male. Good numbers were also soaring above the town.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

Grey-faced Buzzard, adult female.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

Grey-faced Buzzard, juvenile.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

Grey-faced Buzzard, adult female.

Grey-faced Buzzard, juvenile.

Categories: 野鳥