Birdwatching in Yambaru, Okinawa 1 (June 13, 2025)

 I was able to encounter two beautiful species of terns: Roseate and Black-naped Terns. Both species are widely distributed in tropical regions around the world, but they are classified as endangered species in Japan and their habitats are unstable.

Black-naped tern was a lifer for me, and it was a very impressive bird with an almost pure white body and a black mask.

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern

Black-naped Tern