The Cattle Egret, which is native to Africa and Asia, it’s established on all the continents except for Antarctica. All this travel has occurred by the power of its own flight. Young herons have been found well over 3,000 miles from their breeding grounds. Flocks have been known to fly across the oceans. After crossing the …
Birds of Hawaii #8: Golden Plover (or Kolea)
The Hawaiian name for the Golden Plover is the Kolea. It is the most abundant winter visitor to Hawaii. They return every year from their summer nesting grounds in Alaska. It's also one of the few native birds that one will readily see in the city. It can easily be seen in grassy fields, …
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Waiting for High Tide
This was taken on the sandbar in the middle of Kaneohe Bay during low tide. I just loved the setting and this boat was crying to be photographed. Maralee
Birds of Hawaii #6: Red-Crested Cardinal
The Red-Crested Cardinal, or Brazilian Cardinal, was introduced to Hawaii from South American around 1930. An interesting fact that I read is that notwithstanding its similar name, this bird is not closely related to the true cardinal family. It is called the Red Kramer, named after the character on Seinfeld, due to its similar "hairdo". …
Birds of Hawaii #5: Red-Vented Bulbul
The Red-Vented Bulbul is an invasive species which was illegally released into the wild on Oahu in the mid-1950's. It is illegal to transport them to any of the other islands.They have done a lot of damage to the orchid industry on Oahu. Maralee
Through My Lens 