Red Collared Dove Flock, Common Kestrel, Crested Serpent Eagle and others
Red Collared Doves have turned up at various spots around the island. The largest flock I saw was nine birds, roughly half male and half female.
Wintering Common Kestrels are also increasing, and a nearby water area had growing numbers of Little Grebe and Eurasian Coot — these too will be wintering on Ishigaki.
The Crested Serpent Eagles have finished breeding and are now easier to find in open habitats such as paddy fields.
A male Pale-backed Pigeon. Looking worn out after a spell of rough weather.