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

Pheasant-tailed jacana Forest Wagtail Emerald dove Ryukyu scops owl Short-eared Owl

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

ソリハシセイタカシギ、ハリオシギ、チュウジシギほか

数日前からソリハシセイタカシギが滞在。石垣島では年中、見ている気がする。沖縄、八重山には越冬個体もいるのでしょう。

当たり年だったハリオシギですが、ほとんど渡っていき探すのに一苦労。20羽目になんとか確認。チュウジシギはたくさんいます。

Pied Avocet appeared in the rice paddies.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Same individual as above.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

Common Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe.

Pin-tailed Snipe
Pin-tailed Snipe

Pin-tailed Snipe.

Pin-tailed Snipe
Pin-tailed Snipe

Pin-tailed Snipe.

Red-necked Stint
Red-necked Stint

Red-necked Stint.

Categories: 野鳥