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 and Hawaiian Read More…
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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. In Read More…
Clark’s Nutcracker Comes on the Scene
Clark’s Nutcracker (Nucifrago columbiana) is a bird native to the mountains of Idaho. It normally resides near peaks and at tree-line. However a pair of Clark’s Nutcrackers have decided to join their cousins – the Stellar Jay – at the feeders of our home in Stanley. The Clark’s Nutcracker grows to about one foot (12″) Read More…