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

Emerald dove Purple Swamphen Ruddy Kingfisher Lesser Whistling Duck Black Bittern

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

県道沿いのキンバト

林縁部の道路はキンバトの餌場になっています。繁殖期最盛期の5月下旬ごろから観察しやすくなっており、今季初の幼鳥も確認できました。今年は何月まで観察できるでしょうか。

Emerald Dove
Emerald Dove

An adult female Emerald Dove picking up fallen berries on a footpath.

Emerald Dove
Emerald Dove

An Emerald Dove hatched this year. A few juvenile feathers remain.

Categories: 野鳥