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

This is what they look like as juveniles.

The smallest chick. Probably won't make it.

In the evening, a chick poked its head out and that's how I found the nest.

巣穴に脚を突っ込んで中のアカショウビンのヒナを捕まえます。

Three of the four Ruddy Kingfisher chicks were taken. Hard luck for the kingfishers, but the Japanese Sparrowhawk is also raising young at this time of year.

Its throat is puffed out from singing its heart out.

Just a little blue visible on the rump.

Pay attention to the legs.

Small numbers pass through Ishigaki Island. The white spot at the bill and the forked tail are the things to look for.

Breeding season begins.

Ruddy Kingfisher.

Red passion all over.