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

Short-eared Owl Lesser Whistling Duck Collared Kingfisher Crested serpent eagle Asian koel

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

今期初のヤツガシラとツグミ、カリガネ、ホシムクドリなど

石垣島のヤツガシラ飛来。春に比べると少ないですが、今季も複数が確認されています。

今期初となるツグミも確認。シロハラの鳴き声も聞けましたが、姿は見えず。ジョウビタキやノビタキも増えて来ました。

カリガネやヒシクイ、マガンも滞在中です。ホシムクドリやムクドリ、カラムクドリ、ミドリカラスモドキ、ヒレンジャクなども逗留、飛来しています。

Eurasian Hoopoe
Eurasian Hoopoe

A Eurasian Hoopoe in the distance.

Dusky Thrush
Dusky Thrush

First Dusky Thrush of the season. A White's Thrush was calling nearby too.

Daurian Redstart
Daurian Redstart

I had my first female Daurian Redstart of the season about a week ago, but this is my first photo this season. A fine-looking male.

Siberian Stonechat
Siberian Stonechat

A female Siberian Stonechat in a pineapple field.

Common Starling
Common Starling / White-cheeked Starling

A flock of Common Starlings and Rosy Starlings. Foraging at a farm.

Common Kestrel
Common Kestrel

A first-year male Common Kestrel. Moult has begun.

Lesser White-fronted Goose
Lesser White-fronted Goose

A Lesser White-fronted Goose photographed at close range. Small and charming.

Lesser White-fronted Goose
Lesser White-fronted Goose

A Lesser White-fronted Goose in flight.

Lesser White-fronted Goose
Lesser White-fronted Goose / Tundra Bean Goose

Lesser White-fronted Goose (foreground) and Tundra Bean Goose. Both adults. Quite a difference in size.

Categories: 野鳥