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

Short-eared Owl Ryukyu flycatcher Collared Kingfisher Glossy Ibis Asian Glossy Starling

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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カンムリワシ保護から1年半を経ての放鳥

2024年9月に名蔵で救護されたカンムリワシが放鳥されました。右の翼と左足を骨折し、口腔からも出血が見られるなどかなりの重症でしたが、1年半におよぶ治療とリハビリを経て、やっと自然に帰ることができました。

識別用に右足には赤に「4」が刻印された足環が装着されています。カンムリワシ保護活動の貴重なデータとなるので、発見した際はお知らせください。

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle / Ringed / flagged bird

A Crested Serpent Eagle being released by staff from Ishigaki Yaima Village, which has a rehabilitation facility.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle / Ringed / flagged bird

The Crested Serpent Eagle finally took flight. The right wing still seems to show some effects of the accident — it didn't extend as far forward as the left — but the bird appeared to fly without difficulty.

Categories: 野鳥