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

Forest Wagtail Daurian starling Ashy drongo Ruddy Kingfisher Collared 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

オオノスリ、カタグロトビ、カンムリワシ

今季も石垣島で越冬したオオノスリですが、なぜか今回はタイミングが悪くなかなか会えていませんでしたが、やっと近くで観察できました。やはりノスリとは違う雰囲気を放っています。飛び方も異なります。

カタグロトビは最近、2羽のヒナが巣立ったことがあったりと季節感なく繁殖しています。それでも暖かい季節が基本らしく、カンムリワシ同様、繁殖期で活発になっています。

Upland Buzzard
Upland Buzzard

A striking Upland Buzzard. The expression is particularly fierce.

Upland Buzzard
Upland Buzzard

The Upland Buzzard came flying straight toward me.

Upland Buzzard
Upland Buzzard

Every year, Upland Buzzards winter on Ishigaki Island.

Upland Buzzard
Upland Buzzard

Upland Buzzard riding a thermal.

Upland Buzzard
Upland Buzzard

A Japanese Sparrowhawk and a Barn Swallow were mobbing the Upland Buzzard.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

Black-winged Kite resting near the rice fields where it feeds.

Categories: 野鳥