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

Pintail Snipe Lesser Whistling Duck Javan pond heron Ruddy Kingfisher Pied Avocet

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

Ruff, Red-necked Stint, and Others

The Ruff is still present. Red-necked Stint numbers are growing and small flocks are now being seen here and there.

Ruff
Ruff

Ruff juvenile. It was close, right in front of me.

Wood Sandpiper
Wood Sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper juvenile. Juveniles now make up close to half the flock.

Red-necked Stint
Red-necked Stint

Rufous-necked Stint in the rain. A little winter plumage is showing.

Red-necked Stint
Red-necked Stint

This Rufous-necked Stint is showing some winter plumage too.

Categories: 野鳥