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

Emerald dove Purple Swamphen Black Bittern Black-winged kite Ashy drongo

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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越冬ウグイス、アカガシラサギ 春のオジロトウネン

越冬ウグイスはチョウセンウグイスは確認できなくなり、ウグイスはさえずりの練習を始める個体が増えて来ました。

昨年秋からいるアカガシラサギは相変わらず冬の装いのまま、同じ田んぼには春の渡りでオジロトウネンが数羽飛来しました。タシギは越冬組が田植えなどの作業の影響でばらけていました。

Japanese Bush Warbler
Japanese Bush Warbler

A Japanese Bush Warbler showing off its call notes and singing practice.

Chinese Pond Heron
Chinese Pond Heron

The regular Javan Pond Heron was in the regular paddy field.

Temminck's Stint
Temminck's Stint

A few Temminck's Stints arrived together. Still in winter plumage.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

An overwintering Common Snipe.

Common Snipe
Common Snipe

Another overwintering Common Snipe.

Categories: 野鳥