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

Javan pond heron Asian Glossy Starling Lesser Whistling Duck Pied Avocet Black-winged kite

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

台風明けのアカショウビン(動画あり)

近所のリュウキュウアカショウビンはまだ3羽が滞在中。台風明けは少し疲れた様子でした。

自宅のウッドデッキ からは毎日のようにアカショウビンの鳴き声が聞こえてきます。最近は、さえずりはせずに、警戒鳴きが聞こえてくることがほとんどです。動画もその警戒鳴きの様子です。

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

Ruddy Kingfisher, adult. Worn out from moult and the aftermath of the typhoon. Two juveniles are also currently present.

Categories: 野鳥