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

Emerald dove Asian Glossy Starling Short-eared Owl Pheasant-tailed jacana Glossy Ibis

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

かっこいいカンムリワシ

撮る気はなかったけど、一応カメラを積んでドライブしてよかったぜ!!

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

The sixth individual Crested Serpent Eagle juvenile this season. It was quite wary, so closing the distance this much was a slow, patient process.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

Diving at prey!!

Thanks to the 1D X I got a burst of about 30 shots!!

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

The Crested Serpent Eagle returning to its lookout post after finishing off its prey.

Feels great when you can shoot without cropping.

Categories: 野鳥

カンムリワシ幼鳥2羽・成鳥1羽

幼鳥2羽と成鳥4羽がいましたが、撮れたのは2羽と1羽だけ…。

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

A juvenile Crested Serpent Eagle cowering as it is threatened by an adult.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

I thought it was flying toward me, but it banked away halfway. ^^;

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

Diving steeply into a stream.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

It clouded over before 6 a.m., so the light is really dark. ^^;

Categories: 野鳥