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

Pintail Snipe Emerald dove Eurasian Hoopoe Collared Kingfisher 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
Check availability and book

アカショウビンの巣作り(動画あり)

石垣島のリュウキュウアカショウビンは繁殖序盤で、あちこちで巣作りしているペアを観察することができます。2羽でならんだシーンが見られるのも、この時季だけですね。オスからメスに餌を渡す求愛給餌も観察できます。

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

A pair of Ruddy Kingfishers perched together. They are in the middle of nest building.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

A Ruddy Kingfisher clinging to a tree and excavating a nest hole.

Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher

The pair take turns digging the nest hole. While one is digging, the other keeps watch nearby.

Categories: 野鳥