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

Crested serpent eagle Ryukyu flycatcher Asian Glossy Starling Glossy Ibis Ruddy Kingfisher

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

アカツクシガモ、ツクシガモ滞在中

石垣島に日本産ツクシガモ属全種が滞在しています。全種といってもアカツクシガモとツクシガモの2種類ですが…。^^;

オニアジサシも1羽だけですが、越冬中です。

Ruddy Shelduck
Ruddy Shelduck

An adult female Ruddy Shelduck, now staying for over a month, moving between different spots.

Ruddy Shelduck
Ruddy Shelduck

As always, she shows no wariness. This Ruddy Shelduck does not seem to want to join the flocks of other ducks.

Ruddy Shelduck
Ruddy Shelduck

A first-winter non-breeding female Common Shelduck, now staying for over two weeks.

Ruddy Shelduck
Ruddy Shelduck

This Common Shelduck was associating with flocks of Northern Shovelers and Tufted Ducks.

Tufted Duck
Tufted Duck

Tufted Duck, male.

Tufted Duck
Tufted Duck

Tufted Duck, juvenile.

Caspian Tern
Caspian Tern

A Caspian Tern also on an extended stay.

Categories: 野鳥