東京から南西約1900kmの石垣島。ベテランガイドさんの案内で亜熱帯の島の野鳥を満喫しました。三月なのに夏日？暑い！
Ishigaki Island is about 1,900 km southwest of Tokyo. I enjoyed the subtropical island birds with a veteran guide. But … Summer days in March? Hot!
憧れのカンムリワシ / Longing Crested Serpent Eagle
今回の旅のお目当てのカンムリワシ、優しそうな顔つきです
I was looking for watching a Crested Serpent Eagle, a gentle-looking eagle.
交通事故が絶えないそうで島のあちこちに看板が立っています
There are many signs on the island, saying “Slow down, crested serpent eagles frequently involved in accidents.”
いろいろなサギにびっくり / Surprised at the Variety of Herons
ムラサキサギは特徴のある羽衣に加え、婚姻色！きれいです！！
The purple heron has beautiful nuptial color with distinctive pattern
初見の鳥たち / Birds for the first time
道端でしばしば見かけるものの逃げ足が早くて撮りにくい。でも走り方がかわいくてユーモラス・・
Often seen on the roadside but difficult to photograph because of their quick escape. But the way they run is cute and humorous …
その他 / Others
馴染みの鳥でもちょっと違うところもある。おもしろい・・
Familiar birds, but a little different. Interesting！
