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

Glossy Ibis Ruddy Kingfisher Ashy drongo Pheasant-tailed jacana 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
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First Pectoral Sandpiper of the season, Red-throated Pipit, Garganey and more

Found the first Pectoral Sandpiper of the season. Red-throated Pipits are also increasing but still difficult to photograph.

Garganey seem numerous this season — they are being recorded in paddies all over the area.

A strong north wind, almost typhoon-like, was blowing, and Barn Swallows had come down to rest on the farm tracks.

Pectoral Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper

First Pectoral Sandpiper of the season — a juvenile.

Pectoral Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper.

Pectoral Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper

It was a triple handicap — dark, distant, and strong wind — but I managed to get a photograph somehow.

Temminck's Stint
Temminck's Stint

A Temminck's Stint in the same rice field as the Pectoral Sandpiper.

Garganey
Garganey

Juvenile Garganey.

Red-throated Pipit
Red-throated Pipit

A Red-throated Pipit I finally managed to photograph.

White Wagtail
White Wagtail

Female White Wagtail. Mid-moult into winter plumage.

White Wagtail
White Wagtail

Is it a White-faced Wagtail or a Siberian Wagtail?

Red-rumped Swallow
Red-rumped Swallow

A Red-rumped Swallow resting on the ground to escape the strong wind.

Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow

A Barn Swallow resting on a farm road.

Grey-streaked Flycatcher
Grey-streaked Flycatcher

A Grey-streaked Flycatcher in front of my house.

Categories: 野鳥