One of the Usual Suspects
The two new hibiscus plants on the property have been struggling. Both are located in the front yard of the WaimeaBeachHouse. The plant is salt tolerant. However, the combination of transplantation, wind, and ocean air appeared to be a less than a welcoming environment. After initial flowerings, the plants lost a majority of their leaves. Read More…
The Apanane is a honeycreeper bird that is native to Kauai. The Apanane lives in the uppermost regions of Alakai Wilderness. It is a fast moving and elusive creature. To me, the Alakai Wilderness feels primordial and other worldly. I love travelling through it. I am fortunate the Alakai Wilderness can be part of my regular Read More…
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…