Ruddy Kingfisher and Common Emerald Dove in September (video)
The Ruddy Kingfishers on Ishigaki Island are now rarely heard calling. Moult into winter plumage is under way and every individual looks rather ragged. Most will have moved south by the end of September, and finding a Ruddy Kingfisher is becoming increasingly difficult.
Common Emerald Doves are being seen more often along roadsides, coming to feed on fallen fruits and seeds of Macaranga and related trees.
A Ruddy Kingfisher from the neighbourhood. Moult is well advanced and the plumage looks ragged. September has arrived and departure is not far off. I went out to photograph it while it still looks lively, before it disappears.
From August onwards, singing becomes increasingly rare. They can still be seen throughout September, but by October most individuals have moved on to their wintering grounds.
A Emerald Dove appearing in the village. Almost no wariness at all.
An Emerald Dove eating fallen fruit of Okinawa mallotus on the pavement.
