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

Asian Glossy Starling Black-winged Cuckooshrike Ryukyu scops owl Black-winged kite Daurian starling

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

雨上がりで高活性なリュウキュウヨシゴイ(動画あり)

田んぼにつくと土砂降りの雨に見舞われましたが、しばらくして止むと草むらからリュウキュウヨシゴイが出てきました。

雨の後は活性が高く、同じエリアでオス2個体、メス1個体を見ることができました。オスのさえずりも始まり、動画に収めることもできました。^^

Yellow Bittern
Yellow Bittern

A male Ryukyu Cinnamon Bittern appeared in a conspicuous spot once the downpour stopped. Nuptial coloration is showing.

Yellow Bittern
Yellow Bittern

A male Ryukyu Cinnamon Bittern singing.

Yellow Bittern
Yellow Bittern

It flew off in response to the calls of another individual.

Yellow Bittern
Yellow Bittern

A different Ryukyu Cinnamon Bittern. The nuptial coloration on this one is not so pronounced.

Intermediate Egret
Intermediate Egret

While watching the Ryukyu Cinnamon Bittern, an Intermediate Egret dropped down right in front of me.

Categories: 野鳥