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

Black-winged Cuckooshrike Ryukyu scops owl Ruddy Kingfisher Asian koel Crested serpent eagle

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

今季初のハリオシギ、タカブシギ幼鳥、クサシギ、キセキレイなど

今季初のハリオシギ、タカブシギ幼鳥、クサシギ、キセキレイが到着しました。

シロハラクイナは2回目の繁殖なのか真っ黒なヒナを連れたペアが目立ちます。

Pin-tailed Snipe
Pin-tailed Snipe

First Pin-tailed Snipe of the season. A juvenile was the first to arrive.

Wood Sandpiper
Wood Sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper, juvenile. First juvenile confirmed this season.

Green Sandpiper
Green Sandpiper

Green Sandpiper molting from breeding to non-breeding plumage. Also a first for this season.

Wood Sandpiper
Wood Sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper, adult.

Pacific Golden Plover
Pacific Golden Plover

Pacific Golden Plover molting into non-breeding plumage.

Common Greenshank
Common Greenshank

Common Greenshank, late breeding plumage.

Grey Wagtail
Grey Wagtail

First Grey Wagtail of the season.

White-breasted Waterhen
White-breasted Waterhen

White-breasted Waterhen chick. I've been seeing them often in the rice fields lately.

Categories: 野鳥