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

Emerald dove Pheasant-tailed jacana Javan pond heron Short-eared Owl Black-winged kite

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

カタグロトビ今年最初の巣立ち(動画あり)

年末ごろから繁殖に入っていたカタグロトビのヒナが巣立ちました。今回は2羽でした。季節を問わず、繁殖するカタグロトビですが、年末からの繁殖は初めてかもしれません。繁殖力の強さに驚きます。

今回、無事に巣立ったのは2羽でした。巣立ち後は親から空中で餌を受け取るなど、飛行訓練を積み、今では自分で狩りができるまでになりました。

近くにいたカンムリワシは、親鳥から攻撃されてどこかへ逃げていきました。^^;

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

A Black-winged Kite fledgling that has become quite a capable flier.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

A Black-winged Kite fledgling gripping a mouse in its talons.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

A fledgling perched on a power line.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

The fresh juvenile plumage is striking.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite

This is the adult. The pair is not particularly wary, so I can observe them up close.

Black-winged Kite
Black-winged Kite / Crested Serpent Eagle

An adult Black-winged Kite attacking a Crested Serpent Eagle.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

The Crested Serpent Eagle is heading into breeding season. At this time of year, courtship feeding can be observed.

Categories: 野鳥