Ruddy Kingfisher, Ryukyu Scops Owl, Northern Boobook, Japanese Sparrowhawk (video)
Breeding is progressing steadily for Ruddy Kingfisher, Ryukyu Scops Owl, Northern Boobook, and Japanese Sparrowhawk alike.
Two pairs of Ruddy Kingfishers breeding near home. This season's nests are out of sight from the house, so I can't tell exactly how things are going, but since they're carrying food I assume all is well.
A Ruddy Kingfisher spotted in the northern part of the island.
A Ruddy Kingfisher arriving with food for the chick. The prey was a large Crested Tree Lizard.
Same individual as above. After passing off the food, it perched in a nearby tree.
The male Ryukyu Scops Owl at the plaza is standing guard over the nest.
A male Ryukyu Scops Owl deep in the undergrowth. Eyes closed, but it is aware of me.
The male Brown Hawk-Owl in the park is also on watch. A high-density area with three pairs nesting within a radius of a few dozen meters.
Japanese Sparrowhawks that breed in the Ryukyu pine grove every year. This year there appear to be four chicks, more than usual.