I spotted this bird in the tall grass in a marsh area. Again, I couldn't get close enough to get the shots I wanted. Maralee
Windward Coast
We took a drive along the windward coast and stopped at this small park near Makapu'u. It was a very windy day but it was so beautiful. I do miss the ocean and the smell of the salt air.
Birds of Hawaii #2: Ae’o or Hawaiian Stilt Bird
Per Wikipedia, the Hawaiian stilt is an endangered Hawaiian subspecies of the black-necked stilt species. It is a long-legged, slender shorebird with a long, thin beak. Other common names include the Hawaiian black-necked stilt, the ae’o, the kukuluae’o, or it may be referred to as the Hawaiian subspecies of the black-necked stilt. These photos were …
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Birds of Hawaii #1: Java Sparrow
While I was in Hawaii, I tried to get photos of some of the birds. This one is the java sparrow and I thought it was the cutest little birds. The origin of this bird is Indonesia but it has become uncommon there due to loss of habitat and from hunting. But they are abundant …
Hawaiian Gecko
The gecko is a very common sight in Hawaii. I think they look prehistoric - something out of Jurassic Park. Maralee
Through My Lens 