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

Emerald dove Crested serpent eagle Black-winged Cuckooshrike Javan pond heron 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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今季4個体目のオオノスリ(動画あり)

1時間の間に2個体のオオノスリを発見。今季、 与那国島の2個体 と石垣島の2個体で4個体目の確認となりました。全て幼鳥です。

Upland Buzzard
Upland Buzzard

A juvenile Upland Buzzard perched at the top of a windbreak.

Upland Buzzard
Upland Buzzard

When it was startled and lost its balance, the features distinctive of Upland Buzzard were clearly visible.

Upland Buzzard
Upland Buzzard

An Upland Buzzard from a different area. Also a juvenile. This Ryukyu Pine seems to be its roost.

Upland Buzzard
Upland Buzzard

Same individual as above. In flight, the size typical of Upland Buzzard is striking.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

Grey-faced Buzzard, adult male.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

Same individual as above. I feel that the number of Grey-faced Buzzards wintering on Ishigaki Island is decreasing year by year.

Categories: 野鳥