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

Short-eared Owl Daurian starling Ashy drongo Collared Kingfisher Purple Swamphen

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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コアオアシシギ、アオアシシギ、アカアシシギほか

コアオアシシギの幼鳥を初認。アオアシシギやアカアシシギ、セイタカシギ、タカブシギ、ヒバリシギ、トウネンあたりも入れ替わりながらどんどん石垣島を通過しているようです。

Marsh Sandpiper
Marsh Sandpiper

The first Marsh Sandpiper juvenile of the season. Already in first-winter plumage.

Common Greenshank
Common Greenshank

Common Greenshank moulting into winter plumage.

Common Redshank
Common Redshank

Common Redshank in first-winter plumage. There were several individuals.

Wood Sandpiper
Wood Sandpiper

A Wood Sandpiper juvenile that looked quite large.

Black-winged Stilt
Black-winged Stilt

The first Black-winged Stilt juvenile of the season.

Black-winged Stilt
Black-winged Stilt

An adult and juvenile Black-winged Stilt were having a dispute. Whether they were parent and chick or strangers, I couldn't tell.

Red-necked Stint
Red-necked Stint

Little Stints are also increasing in number.

Red-necked Stint
Red-necked Stint

Small flocks of Little Stints have been moving into the paddies.

Red-necked Stint
Red-necked Stint

The moult stages vary widely — never gets old watching them.

Pacific Golden Plover
Pacific Golden Plover

Pacific Golden Plovers have also increased considerably in number.

Categories: 野鳥