Ruddy Kingfisher, Malayan Night Heron, Cinnamon Bittern, Oriental Pratincole — juveniles fledging one after another
The Ruddy Kingfishers that were breeding near my home had fledged before I noticed. I confirmed three fledglings that can now fly.
Malayan Night Herons have also fledged. I confirmed two juveniles that have been out of the nest for some time. Three or so Cinnamon Bittern juveniles were in a flooded paddy. The adults' calls were audible too.
Oriental Pratincoles apparently bred at a quarry on private land — there were around 30 birds in total, adults and juveniles together. Two Little Ringed Plover juveniles as well. There is a possibility they bred on Ishigaki Island.
The Ruddy Kingfisher just a stone's throw from home fledged around three chicks again, as it did last year.
A Malayan Night Heron a few days after fledging.
There were three fledgling Ryukyu Bitterns — a trio of siblings.
Oriental Pratincoles had a good breeding season, and many fledged chicks were recorded.
This individual appeared to have injured a wing, but the injury seems minor so it should be fine.
An adult Oriental Pratincole, in the process of moulting into winter plumage.
A juvenile Little Ringed Plover. There were two. There is a possibility they bred somewhere on Ishigaki Island.
Long-toed Stint, breeding plumage.
Long-toed Stint, first-summer plumage.
Grey-headed Lapwing, first-summer plumage.