Birdwatching in Amami Oshima (June 15-16, 2025)

 Perhaps because the rainy season had ended, we were blessed with two days of fine weather. Personally, the most memorable encounter was with the unexpected Chinese Egret, but it was also nice to encounter the relatively unguarded Amami Woodcock during night-time birdwatching. The Ryukyu Robin and Lidth's Jay were hardly seen, perhaps because it was the breeding season.

Chinese Egret

Chinese Egret

Chinese Egret

Chinese Egret

Amami Woodpecker

Amami Woodpecker

Amami Woodpecker

Amami Woodpecker

Amami Woodpecker

Amami Woodpecker

Amami Woodpecker

Amami Woodpecker

Amami Woodpecker

Amami Woodpecker

Amami Rabbit

Amami Woodcock

Amami Woodcock

Amami Woodcock

Amami Woodcock

Amami Woodcock

Amami Woodcock

Amami Woodcock

Amami Woodcock

Amami Woodcock