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

Javan pond heron Black-winged kite Pied Avocet Asian koel Lesser Whistling Duck

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

繁殖期のアカショウビン、リュウキュウキビタキ、カンムリワシ(動画あり)

4月に入って一気に増えたアカショウビンは、すでにカップル成立して巣穴掘りをしている個体が見られます。自宅近くのアカショウビンも朽ちた木につがいで造巣していました。ほかでも数箇所で巣穴掘りを確認。

リュウキュウキビタキも、あちこちからさえずりが聞こえます。巣材を集めているペアもいました。

カンムリワシも繁殖期に入っています。それ以外の島の鳥たちも繁殖シーズン突入で活発です。

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

A Ryukyu Ruddy Kingfisher on the way home from work. One of three individuals I saw.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

The Ruddy Kingfisher near my house has started digging out a nest hole.

Ryukyu Flycatcher
Ryukyu Flycatcher

A Ryukyu Flycatcher that had been squabbling with a neighbour from an adjoining territory.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

The Crested Serpent Eagle is in breeding season too. Encounters will become fewer from now through summer.

Categories: 野鳥