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

Black Bittern Ruddy Kingfisher Javan pond heron Forest Wagtail Ashy drongo

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

ソリハシセイタカシギ、ジャワアカガシラサギ滞在中(動画あり)

数日前からソリハシセイタカシギが逗留中です。ジャワアカガシラサギやシマアジも滞在しています。

Pied Avocet
Pied Avocet

Pied Avocet, present for the past several days. It looked relaxed — foraging, bathing and so on.

Pied Avocet
Pied Avocet

High temperatures and heat shimmer made for a hazy shot. ^^;

Javan Pond Heron
Javan Pond Heron

Javan Pond Heron, on an extended stay.

Garganey
Garganey

Garganey, adult.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

Common Snipe juvenile. A dark, handsome individual.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

Also a Common Snipe juvenile.

Little Egret
Little Egret / Intermediate Egret / Great Egret

Great Egret, Intermediate Egret, Little Egret.

Categories: 野鳥