The common mynah bird was introduced to Hawaii in 1865 to control an infestation army worms. You will find them everywhere. They are relatively unappreciated by Hawaii local residents as evidenced by its Hawaiian names: piha `ekelo (full of voice) and manu`aipilau (trash-eating bird). According to ornithologist E.L. Caum: "The mynah is a perky, self-confident, pugnacious, and noisy bird, …
Birds of Hawaii #3: Black Crowned Night Heron
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
Windsurfing
On our last day in Hawaii, we spent a good portion of it at Kailua Beach Park watching the windsurfers. It was a very windy day and the windsurfers were flying across the water. It was fun to watch. 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.
Wedding
As I mentioned, we went to Hawaii for my stepson and his beautiful bride's wedding. The wedding itself was held at one of the most beautiful locations I've been - a sandbar in the middle of Kaneohe Bay. It was scheduled for low tide so that more of the sandbar would be above water. The …
Through My Lens 