Four Common Hoopoes, possible Naumann's × Redwing hybrid, Red-billed Starling, Arctic Warbler and more (video)
During a work break I counted four Common Hoopoes. Others were being seen elsewhere on the island — there were apparently at least seven birds present that day.
There was an odd thrush that looked like a Naumann's Thrush. The pattern on the breast and flanks wasn't quite right for Naumann's Thrush, and the bird gave an overall impression of Redwing. It seems quite likely to be a Naumann's Thrush × Redwing hybrid.
Eyebrowed Thrush, Brown-headed Thrush and Pale Thrush were all feeding on Machilus berries, but they disappeared into the branches and I couldn't get any photos.
The Arctic Warblers that have been wintering on Ishigaki are thinning out as the weather warms — they appear to be moving steadily northward. The individual that had been wintering around my house has quietly vanished.
A Eurasian Hoopoe that has been staying for over a week. It's unusual for one to linger that long on spring passage.
A Eurasian Hoopoe at a farm. There was another one, but it was being chased by crows.
A Eurasian Hoopoe in the park, foraging at the base of a tree. A Common Blackbird was in the same area, but it got chased by crows and hid in the bushes.
I thought it was a Naumann's Thrush, but something felt off. It may be a hybrid between Naumann's Thrush and Redwing.
A male Chestnut-cheeked Starling. A small flock was feeding on fallen Strangler Fig fruit.
While watching the Eurasian Hoopoe, a Lesser Whitethroat appeared. Two birds were chasing each other.