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

Ryukyu scops owl Javan pond heron Short-eared Owl Crested serpent eagle Glossy Ibis

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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Wintering Japanese Bush Warbler, Chinese Pond Heron, Spring Temminck's Stints

Among the wintering warblers, Manchurian Bush Warblers can no longer be found, while more and more Japanese Bush Warblers are beginning to practise their song.

The Chinese Pond Heron that has been here since last autumn is still in its winter plumage as before. In the same paddy, a few Temminck's Stints arrived on spring passage. Common Snipe from the overwintering population were scattered, apparently disrupted by rice-planting and other farm work.

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.

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