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

Asian koel Iriomote Tit Pied Avocet Purple Swamphen Black-winged Cuckooshrike

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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レンカク滞在1週間(動画あり)

レンカクの滞在が1週間となりました。発見当初より、警戒心が緩んで観察しやすくなっています。近くにカンムリワシもいましたが、気にする様子はありませんでした。

Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Pheasant-tailed Jacana

Over the week it stayed, it gradually lost its wariness of people and was relaxed about foraging in the open.

Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Pheasant-tailed Jacana

I was also able to get a good look at the Pheasant-tailed Jacana's characteristically large feet.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

A Crested Serpent Eagle that came close to the Pheasant-tailed Jacana. This is the individual that breeds in the area closest to town.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

This is the Crested Serpent Eagle that turns up near my house. It appeared to have an injury to its right eye.

Categories: 野鳥