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Boxing Day Bloom at WaimeaBeachHouse

It is Boxing Day on the Island of Kaua’i.

Coming into full bloom this morning at the WaimeaBeachHouse, is a flower on our Kaua’ian hibiscus bush.

Kaua’ian hibiscus

Planted in 2021, the bush began flowering in February of 2023.  A Post about the plant is located [here].

The Kaua’ian hibiscus is endemic […]

Graceful Landing at Kawaiʻele Runway #3

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 […]

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.

The Hawaiian Stilt in flight.

Near my home is a population of Hawaiian Stilts at the […]