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

Ryukyu flycatcher Crested serpent eagle Eurasian Hoopoe Ruddy Kingfisher Purple Swamphen

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
Check availability and book

カンムリワシの「ようちゃん」放鳥

衰弱しているところを保護されたカンムリワシの幼鳥が放鳥されました。4月8日の救護以来、約1カ月ぶりの野生復帰です。

発見者により「ようちゃん」の愛称が与えられ、左足には識別用の「5」が刻印されたシルバーの足環が装着されています。保護活動の重要な基礎データとなるので、発見した方は一報を。

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle / Ringed / flagged bird

A Crested Serpent Eagle being held by a staff member. The T-shirt from "Shima no Nakama from IRIOMOTE," a designer based on Iriomote Island, is very stylish.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle / Ringed / flagged bird

A Crested Serpent Eagle bursting off strongly after being released.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle / Ringed / flagged bird

It flew off showing the metal band on its leg.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle / Ringed / flagged bird

It perched on a banana plant and rested for a while.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle / Ringed / flagged bird

After circling overhead, it disappeared somewhere.

Categories: 野鳥