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

Lesser Whistling Duck Glossy Ibis Short-eared Owl Emerald dove Daurian starling

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

タシギしかいない

2月にハリオシギ、チュウジシギを初認しましたが、それ以降は全く確認できず、タシギばかりが増えていっています。4月中旬になればハリオシギ、チュウジシギともに増えると思いますが、実際に見るまでは心配です…。

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

A Common Snipe hunched down on a paddy bund. Looks exhausted.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

A Common Snipe on edge.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

This is a really outstanding individual. You don't often get a look at this type.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

The rice is growing fast, and outside the bunds it's getting hard to find them. This is what makes snipe in spring such a headache.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

Not much call for it, but here's a Common Snipe's tail.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

A Common Snipe moving along a bund in a crouch. It's watching a Black-winged Kite.

Categories: 野鳥