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

Crested serpent eagle Lesser Whistling Duck Pheasant-tailed jacana Schrenck's little bittern 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

Long-toed Stints, Marsh Sandpipers, and Red-necked Stints on the Increase

Long-toed Stints are building up in both adults and juveniles. Red-necked Stints so far are adults only — juveniles have yet to arrive. Marsh Sandpipers, adults and juveniles alike, are passing through steadily.

Long-toed Stint
Long-toed Stint

Long-toed Stint, juvenile. Numbers are steadily increasing.

Marsh Sandpiper
Marsh Sandpiper

Marsh Sandpiper in winter plumage. The bluish winter plumage is really beautiful.

Red-necked Stint
Red-necked Stint

Rufous-necked Stint, adult, moulting into winter plumage.

Red-necked Stint
Red-necked Stint

Rufous-necked Stint in late summer plumage.

Categories: 野鳥