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Stilt in Residence in Kauai

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.

The Hawaiian Stilt in flight.

Near my home is a population of Hawaiian Stilts at the […]

Keeping Family Together at WaimeaBeachHouse

A White Rumped Shama family continues to make our home their home.  Linda and I like this fact.

The female and male that live at and around our yard appeared to be courting last spring.  The singing from each songbird is a joy to hear.  It appears the couple successfully had an offspring.

Recently, […]

The First to Welcome Back to the Sawtooths

The Finch’s are usually the first family of birds to welcome us back to the cabin in Stanley.

These birds are called Cassin’s Finch.  The male is noted by its Red head, the female is noted by is brownish body and yellow face.

They are named after John Cassin the former […]