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

Purple Swamphen Forest Wagtail Black Bittern Eurasian Hoopoe Ruddy 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

アカガシラサギ、アカアシシギ、アオアシシギほか

石垣島内では何羽かアカガシラサギが越冬していますが、特に警戒心のないアカガシラサギが1羽いて個体識別に役立っています。全く逃げないので心配になるぐらいです。

アカアシシギ、アオアシシギ、オジロトウネンは越冬組。こちどりは一気に増えて20羽ぐらいの群れを複数確認。春の渡りが始まっています。

Chinese Pond Heron
Chinese Pond Heron

A Chinese Pond Heron so tame it looked like it could perch on your hand. Winter plumage, but just a little summer plumage is starting to come in.

Temminck's Stint
Temminck's Stint

Temminck's Stint, first-winter.

Common Redshank
Common Redshank

Chinese Pond Heron, first-winter.

Common Greenshank
Common Greenshank

Common Greenshank, first-winter.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

Common Snipe, first-winter.

Little Ringed Plover
Little Ringed Plover

Little Ringed Plovers have suddenly increased in number. These are likely northbound spring migrants.

Categories: 野鳥