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The Na Pali Coast: Bright, Brooding & Enchanting

Na Pali Coast

Is the Na Pali Coast of Kauai as dramatic as portrayed in the travel promotion articles? Are the Sunset Tours offered as enchanting as advertised?  Depending on your guide and boat, I would answer yes to both.

The Na Pali Coast late in the afternoon. © Jeffrey H. Lubeck – MESH Art […]

An Afternoon with the Birds at Kawai‘ele

Birds At Kawai‘ele

I decided to spend an afternoon with the birds at Kawai‘ele on Kauai.  Kawai‘ele is a waterbird and native plant sanctuary on the western side of the island.  It is a quiet and unassuming place.

A good deal of the birds at Kawai‘ele are endemic to Hawaii.  Birds such as the Hawaiian Stilt […]

Nutcrackers and Woodpeckers on the Property

Clark’s Nutcrackers and Hairy Woodpeckers are making their presence known on the property.

The fall-time weather has moved some residents to seek warmer climes – even non migrators. However, some of the residents are sticking around.

The Stellar Jay has become even more prominent, as its bird count has moved from three to eight.  […]