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

ヤツガシラ、カラムクドリ、ジャワアカガシラサギほか

11月2日から滞在のヤツガシラは小さな公園で滞在中。すぐ抜けると思っていましたが意外と長いこといます。ヤツガシラの公園の街路樹にはカラムクドリの群れ。バライロムクドリの成鳥も交っていましたが茂みの中で全然撮れない…。

ジャワアカガシラサギと思しき個体も長期滞在。アカガシラサギなのかジャワアカガシラサギなのか微妙な個体ではあります。

久しぶりにカンムリワシ幼鳥もいました。

沖縄や石垣島では珍しいカシラダカが数羽。今季は珍しいことに本島や石垣島内でも数羽確認されています。

Eurasian Hoopoe
Eurasian Hoopoe

A long-staying Eurasian Hoopoe. The second individual this season.

White-shouldered Starling
White-shouldered Starling

White-shouldered Starling, first-winter male.

Javan Pond Heron
Javan Pond Heron

This one has been here a long time too. An individual believed to be a Javan Pond Heron.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

Crested Serpent Eagle, juvenile. A favourite spot.

Rustic Bunting
Rustic Bunting

Rustic Bunting — unusual for Ishigaki Island.

White Wagtail
White Wagtail

White Wagtail in flight.

White Wagtail
White Wagtail

White Wagtail, first-winter.

Categories: 野鳥