One of the Usual Suspects
Hoe wa’a or Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling is a material part the Hawaiian islands and its people. I am lucky in that in my hometown, Waimea, Kauai, Hoe wa’a is part of everyday life. I get to observe it, first-hand, most days. The Kilohana Canoe Club on Kauai is located where the Waimea River meets Read More…
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…