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

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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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An outsized Swinhoe's Snipe

Among a flock of around 20 Swinhoe's Snipe, one individual stood out conspicuously. It was large-bodied with a long bill, reminiscent of a Latham's Snipe. At this time of year a bird in near-juvenile plumage cannot realistically be Latham's Snipe, so Swinhoe's Snipe it must be. The tertial pattern also does not fit Latham's Snipe.

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