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Featuring photos of wild birds and nature, mainly from Okinawa Main Island and Ishigaki Island

Emerald dove Glossy Ibis Ashy drongo Purple Swamphen Crested serpent eagle

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
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リュウキュウガモ、アカガシラサギ、ケリ

毎日、見られているリュウキュウガモ。この日は警戒心が強めでした。朝も夕方も首から上ぐらいしか見えませんでした…。

アカガシラサギや沖縄や八重山では数少ないケリが飛来していました。

Ryukyu duck
Ryukyu duck

A Ryukyu Duck, just its face showing.

Ryukyu duck
Ryukyu duck

A Eurasian Coot (foreground) and a Ryukyu Duck. The Ryukyu Duck was on guard that day and barely showed itself.

Chinese Pond Heron
Chinese Pond Heron

A Chinese Pond Heron in nearly full summer plumage. Large numbers have arrived again this season.

Grey-headed Lapwing
Grey-headed Lapwing

A Grey-headed Lapwing — one of very few on Ishigakijima — arrived. It looked a little tired.

Categories: 野鳥