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

Ryukyu flycatcher Daurian starling Ashy drongo Ryukyu scops owl Pied Avocet

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

カンムリワシの「キング」

昨年2012年の11月に保護された「 キング 」です。顔の傷がひどくなっているような気がします…。

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

When a nearby adult pair called out an alarm, it crossed the road and disappeared into the forest. I just hope it doesn't get hit by a car….

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

A pair of adult Crested Serpent Eagles nearby — they came to drive the juvenile away.

Categories: 野鳥

珍鳥オリイヤマガラ

思わぬところで見つけました。聞き慣れない鳥の鳴き声がするので探してみると、なんとオリイヤマガラ!!

本命はだめでしたが、これで1時間山登りしたかいがありました。^^

Iriomote Tit
Iriomote Tit

I fumbled to swap lenses from the EF24-70mm F2.8 II USM, but the one I had to hand was the EF70-200mm F2.8 IS USM. ^^;

The camera hadn't acquired a GPS fix yet, so the location data is approximate. ^^;

Categories: 野鳥