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

Collared Kingfisher Pied Avocet Iriomote Tit Black-winged kite Pheasant-tailed jacana

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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Ryukyu Scops Owl fledges

I confirmed the first Ryukyu Scops Owl fledging of the season. It is a tree cavity that has been used for breeding year after year. The pair may be the same birds, but without banding there is no way to be certain. Only one chick fledged this season, so if it is the same pair, ageing of the parents could be a factor.

Ryukyu Scops Owl
Ryukyu Scops Owl

A fledgling Ryukyu Scops Owl.

Ryukyu Scops Owl
Ryukyu Scops Owl

The female parent.

Ryukyu Scops Owl
Ryukyu Scops Owl

The male parent.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

Ruddy Kingfisher from home. It appeared to be raising young — when it caught prey, it flew off into the forest.

Categories: 野鳥