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
Check availability and book

トラツグミ、ソリハシセイタカシギほか

今季は目撃が多いトラツグミ。警戒心が強いので、写真が撮れたのはこの個体が初めてとなりました。石垣島ではシロハラやアカハラも滞在中ですが、ツグミの姿がほとんど確認できません…。

ソリハシセイタカシギは長逗留、オジロトウネン、コチドリ、ヒバリシギ、タカブシギあたりは少しだけ増えてきました。春の渡りがそろそろ始まるのでしょうか。

White's Thrush
White's Thrush

A White's Thrush in the rice fields. It is noticeably larger than Pale and Brown Thrushes, and the bold patterning adds to its presence.

Pale Thrush
Pale Thrush

A Pale Thrush appearing in my garden every day.

Pied Avocet
Pied Avocet

A Pied Avocet on an extended stay.

Temminck's Stint
Temminck's Stint

Red-necked Stints arrived in a small flock.

Little Ringed Plover
Little Ringed Plover

Little Ringed Plovers in a flock of about 20.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

About 20 Common Snipe wintering.

Categories: 野鳥