Northern Boobook fledges, Ruddy Kingfisher excavating nest hole, scarce Terek Sandpiper (video)
The first fledgling of the season was a Northern Boobook. Two birds successfully fledged from the same site as last year. For Northern Boobook, the timing was quite early.
I confirmed a Ruddy Kingfisher excavating a nest hole. Individual numbers are high this season, and I have found so many nests that I have lost count. All I can do is hope each one goes well.
I also recorded Terek Sandpiper on Ishigaki Island — a species that seems to be down in numbers nationwide this year. Being late is normal for this species, but the low numbers are a concern. Nearby, a single Common Redshank was there alone. Several Grey-tailed Tattlers are staying in the area. Wandering Tattler has been recorded on Okinawa Island, so I am hopeful for Ishigaki Island too.
Brown Hawk-Owl fledgling and the mother (right).
The mother arriving with food for the chick (background). Despite it being broad daylight, she made two prey deliveries in five minutes.
A Ruddy Kingfisher excavating its nest hole.
Terek Sandpipers in low numbers. Whether conditions on the breeding grounds have worsened or the migration route has shifted, I'm not sure…
A Common Redshank on its own.
Grey-tailed Tattlers are settling in for a stay, little by little.