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

Emerald dove Asian koel Ruddy Kingfisher Lesser Whistling Duck Forest Wagtail

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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大柄なチュウジシギ

20羽ほどのチュウジシギの群れのなかで一際目立つ個体がいました。体も大きくくちばしも長くオオジシギを思わせるチュウジシギです。この時期、ほぼ幼羽はオオジシギではあり得ないのでチュウジシギでしょう。三列風切りの模様もオオジシギではないようです。

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

A Swinhoe's Snipe juvenile that stood out quite a bit among the flock.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

This one is a typical Swinhoe's Snipe juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, juvenile.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe, adult.

Swinhoe's Snipe
Swinhoe's Snipe

Same individual as above.

Categories: 野鳥