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

Daurian starling Pheasant-tailed jacana Javan pond heron Ryukyu flycatcher 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

連日出没のヒメクイナ(動画あり)

11月4日から確認中のヒメクイナは順調に滞在中です。警戒心もあまり強くなく、毎日、同じ場所に出てくるので日々の観察が楽しいですね。

Baillon's Crake
Baillon's Crake

A juvenile White-browed Crake appeared close by. I was surprised at how close it was. ^^;

Baillon's Crake
Baillon's Crake

A White-browed Crake foraging as it walked.

Baillon's Crake
Baillon's Crake

What the White-browed Crake is holding in its bill is a bloodworm.

Baillon's Crake
Baillon's Crake

At the closest it was maybe 10 metres or so.

Baillon's Crake
Baillon's Crake

In the deeper water it seemed to be swimming.

Baillon's Crake
Baillon's Crake

A White-browed Crake arriving at the shallows after swimming over.

Baillon's Crake
Baillon's Crake

A rare banzai pose from a White-browed Crake.

Baillon's Crake
Baillon's Crake

The back view of a White-browed Crake. The white spots are lovely.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

Common Snipe, first-winter plumage.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

The snipe are now all Common Snipe and it's getting a bit dull. ^^;

Categories: 野鳥