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

Eurasian Hoopoe Javan pond heron Black-winged kite Black-winged Cuckooshrike Pied Avocet

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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近所のアカショウビン巣作り開始(動画あり)

自宅近くにやってくるアカショウビンのペアが今年も繁殖のために渡ってきました。巣穴掘りも始まっていますので、今季も順調な子育てに期待したいです。昨年は3羽のヒナが無事に巣立っていきました。

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

A male Ryukyu Ruddy Kingfisher. Its bill has wood chips on it from digging out a nest hole.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

Same individual as above. Stunning.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

Ryukyu Kingfisher, female. Paired with the individual above.

Categories: 野鳥