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

Black-winged kite Pheasant-tailed jacana Lesser Whistling Duck Black-winged Cuckooshrike Asian koel

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

アオバズク巣立ち

アオバズクの3兄弟が巣立ちました。巣はトックリヤシモドキの立ち枯れで営巣しました。最初はアカショウビンが巣穴を掘っていたのですが、アオバズクが子育てを始めたので、アカショウビンは引っ越ししてしまいました。^^;

Brown Hawk-Owl
Brown Hawk-Owl

A fledgling Grey Nightjar — just out of the nest.

Brown Hawk-Owl
Brown Hawk-Owl

All three chicks fledged safely over two days.

Brown Hawk-Owl
Brown Hawk-Owl

The male parent keeping watch over the chicks.

Categories: 野鳥