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

Black-winged Cuckooshrike Pied Avocet Collared Kingfisher Pintail Snipe Emerald dove

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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ヤツガシラ、トラツグミ、ズグロミゾゴイ、ジョウビタキ(動画あり)

2月24日から滞在のヤツガシラはまだいました。驚いて一度、林に逃げ込むとなかなか出てこないようです。

今季、全国的に多いトラツグミは石垣島も例に漏れずであちこちで確認されています。大柄で迫力がありますね。

Eurasian Hoopoe
Eurasian Hoopoe

The Eurasian Hoopoe that has been present since yesterday was raising its crest frequently. I wish it would move somewhere a little more peaceful….

Eurasian Hoopoe
Eurasian Hoopoe

Perched on the artificial log right in front of me.

White's Thrush
White's Thrush

A Scaly Thrush that has completely lost its wariness. Reactions to people vary enormously from individual to individual.

Malayan Night Heron
Malayan Night Heron

An adult Malayan Night Heron. The breeding season is approaching, and they will soon be showing their vivid nuptial colours.

Daurian Redstart
Daurian Redstart

Daurian Redstarts were increasing. I suspect they are birds moving through on migration.

Categories: 野鳥