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Featuring photos of wild birds and nature, mainly from Okinawa Main Island and Ishigaki Island

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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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Ruddy Kingfisher Near Home Starts Nest-building (video)

The pair of Ruddy Kingfishers that visits near my home has returned to breed again this year. They have already begun excavating a nest hole, so I am hoping for another successful breeding season. Last year three chicks fledged safely.

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