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

Asian Glossy Starling Collared Kingfisher Pied Avocet Pheasant-tailed jacana Short-eared Owl

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
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カンムリワシの幼鳥2羽

強風の中、幼鳥が元気にえさ取りしていました。

近くの海岸には、アカショウビンが!!明日あたり海を越えるのでしょうか。

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

As expected of a raptor — and this look, even as a juvenile!!

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

This individual showed no fear of people whatsoever.

Crested Serpent Eagle
Crested Serpent Eagle

This individual was on the far side of the field. Doesn't seem to like humans much….

Categories: 野鳥

サシバの渡り

石垣島でもサシバの渡りがやってきましたー。この日を待っていました!!

超トリミングしています。

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

It came back again this year!!

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

An adult Grey-faced Buzzard. It turned and showed me its back.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

A juvenile Grey-faced Buzzard. The vertical streaking on the belly marks it as a juvenile.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

An adult Grey-faced Buzzard.

Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard

Clouds started moving in….

Categories: 野鳥