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

Ryukyu scops owl Pintail Snipe Emerald dove Short-eared Owl 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

アメリカムナグロか!!

ムナグロの群れの中にアメリカムナグロ的なあやしい個体を1羽発見しました。初列の突出量と羽色に違和感を覚え、PPは4枚に見えます。

写真をもっと撮りたかったのですが、カメラの画面で拡大して確認しているうちに、黒い大きな犬が海岸を走って飛んでいってしまいました…。^^;

海外サイトで本場のアメリカムナグロと比べてみますが、なかなか難しい…。

American Golden Plover
American Golden Plover

There is no brownish tinge, and it looks quite different from the Pacific Golden Plovers I usually see. It has a definite American Golden Plover feel to it.

American Golden Plover
American Golden Plover

The PP appeared to be showing four feathers at all times.

American Golden Plover
American Golden Plover

Compared to the other Pacific Golden Plovers, this is how it looks. The primary projection stands out next to the surrounding birds. Very American Golden Plover-like.

Categories: 野鳥