A male and female white-rumped shama share the yard at 9930 Kahakai with Linda and I. The white-rumped shama is a song-bird. It is native to India and Asia. It was introduced to Kauai in 1931 as a gift by someone from Malaysia. The male normally drops by in the later part of the afternoon. Read More…
Wildlife
Winter Day Trip Along the River of No Return
I decided to take a wintertime day trip (driving) along the Salmon River. I love this route, as it is remote, rugged and of variable terrain. Statistically speaking, the US Department of Transportation says that Highway 75 is the 3rd most dangerous in the country The trip will be from our home in Stanley, Read More…
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…