Linda and I bought some hibiscus plants last year. The Yellow hibiscus is the state flower of Hawaii. We planted a Pink Lemonade (native to Hawaii) and Kauaian Red (endemic to the island) in the front yard. Both are healthy. The Pink Lemonade flowers often. However, The Kauaian Red, while appearing healthy and growing faster Read More…
Nikon Z9
Capturing Kauai: Focus on One Bird and Getting Another
On this day, I am attempting to photograph wild birds in the Alakai Wilderness on the Island of Kauai. My trip will take me along the high ridgeline of the Pihea Trail and down into the Alakai Swamp. The terrain is remote and otherwise demanding. Especially, for someone hiking with 40 lbs. of camera gear Read More…
Capturing Kauai: The Cattle Egret on Its Turf
I recently published a Post about the two Cattle Egret that have claimed the yard at our home in Kauai – theirs. Linda, I and [sic., begrudgingly] The Border Collies agree. The story is [here]. I decided I would venture to where the Cattle Egret lives on everyday Kauai. I brought the Nikon Z9 and Read More…