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

Schrenck's little bittern Black Bittern Collared Kingfisher Black-winged kite Pintail Snipe

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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Red Collared Dove, Greater Crested Tern, and Ruddy Kingfisher

Red Collared Dove confirmed at three locations, five individuals in total — four males and one female. Greater Crested Tern numbers have grown to around 30. They will increase further, and just before they move on to the breeding grounds the count typically exceeds 100.

The Ruddy Kingfisher that had been nesting near my home had its nest tree blown down in the heavy rain. It is still early in the season, so I hope they find a good new spot.

Eurasian Collared Dove
Eurasian Collared Dove

Pink-necked Green Pigeon, male.

Eurasian Collared Dove
Eurasian Collared Dove

An individual that was together with the one above. The head feathers were permanently raised the whole time.

Caspian Tern
Caspian Tern

When the wind direction is right, Greater Crested Terns wheel around right in front of you.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

A Ruddy Kingfisher near home. It is always watching for prey from its favourite branch.

Categories: 野鳥