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

Lesser Whistling Duck Short-eared Owl Glossy Ibis Pintail Snipe Black-winged Cuckooshrike

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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Crested Serpent Eagle "Yo-chan" Released

A juvenile Crested Serpent Eagle that had been rescued in a weakened state has been released back into the wild. It is the bird's first return to the wild since being taken into care on April 8 — about a month ago.

The finder gave it the nickname "Yo-chan." A silver ring bearing the number "5" for identification has been fitted to its left leg. This data is important for conservation records, so please get in touch if you spot it.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle / Ringed / flagged bird

A Crested Serpent Eagle being held by a staff member. The T-shirt from "Shima no Nakama from IRIOMOTE," a designer based on Iriomote Island, is very stylish.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle / Ringed / flagged bird

A Crested Serpent Eagle bursting off strongly after being released.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle / Ringed / flagged bird

It flew off showing the metal band on its leg.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle / Ringed / flagged bird

It perched on a banana plant and rested for a while.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle / Ringed / flagged bird

After circling overhead, it disappeared somewhere.

Categories: 野鳥