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

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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
Check availability and book

台風前にアカショウビン、ツバメチドリほか

台風3号が石垣島に迫ってきています。今年最初の接近です。

あやしげな風が吹いていましたが、アカショウビンはたくさん出会えました。ツバメチドリの巣立ちは終盤を迎えているようで数がどんどん減っています。

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

A slow drive along the usual forest road turned up several Ruddy Kingfishers in a short time.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

This is the Ruddy Kingfisher near my home. The fledglings seem to have dispersed — they were nowhere to be found.

Oriental Pratincole
Oriental Pratincole

Oriental Pratincole, juvenile. Moult is progressing.

Oriental Pratincole
Oriental Pratincole

This one still has plenty of fresh juvenile plumage remaining.

Wood Sandpiper
Wood Sandpiper

Wood Sandpipers are increasing in number day by day.

Categories: 野鳥