One of the Usual Suspects
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…
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…
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…