The Kawaiʻele Waterbird Sanctuary in Kauai often looks like an airport. Its various ponds act as runways. Islands act as terminals. Six ponds exist within in the sanctuary. The ponds are separated by sandy pathways. Waterbirds move between each pond throughout the day. The Sanctuary often resembles an airport, with the birds taking off and Read More…
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Stilt in Residence in Kauai
The Hawaiian Stilt is a fascinating bird to observe. Aeʻo (stilt) and kukuluaeʻo (standing high) are names that refer to the bird in Hawaiian. With a population last measured at 1,758, it is an endangered species. Near my home is a population of Hawaiian Stilts at the Kawaiʻele Waterbird Sanctuary. On a late afternoon in Read More…
Keeping Family Together at WaimeaBeachHouse
A White Rumped Shama family continues to make our home their home. Linda and I like this fact. The female and male that live at and around our yard appeared to be courting last spring. The singing from each songbird is a joy to hear. It appears the couple successfully had an offspring. Recently, an Read More…