Birdwatching in Okinawa (February 15-16, 2026)

We spent three days in Kunigami Village, Okinawa. However, we were unable to observe important endemic species such as the Okinawa Rail and the Okinawa Woodpecker under favourable conditions. On the other hand, we were fortunate to have good opportunities to observe the Okinawa Robin and the Ryukyu Minivet. On our final day, we also had an unexpected encounter with a Desert Wheatear on the coast.

Desert Wheatear

Desert Wheatear

Desert Wheatear

Desert Wheatear

Desert Wheatear

Desert Wheatear

Desert Wheatear

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Okinawa Robin

Ryukyu Minivet

Ryukyu Minivet

Ryukyu Minivet

Ryukyu Minivet

Ryukyu Minivet

Ryukyu Minivet

Ryukyu Minivet

Ryukyu Minivet

Ryukyu Minivet

Ryukyu Minivet

 

Birdwatching in Fujisawa, Yokohama and Tama River (1, 3& 4 February)

 My friend from Takarazuka visited to see Bufflehead and Desert Wheatear.  So, I went together to see them.  Desert Wheatear was active.  He still visits a same small farm land behind LAWSON.  Bufflehead was also active.  Due to many birdwatchers, he didn't come closer as 26 January.

 

Bufflehead (male)

Bufflehead (male)

Bufflehead (male)

Bufflehead (male)

Bufflehead (male)

Bufflehead (male)

Bufflehead (male)

Bufflehead (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Desert Wheatear (male)

Azure-winged Magpie

Gadwall, Eurasian Wigeon, Northern Shoveler and Common Teal

Meadow Bunting (male)