Category Archives: Activities

Light show

A Stocky Hawkfish in the waters off Hawaii

A Stocky Hawkfish waits in a crack with a Rock-Boring Urchin, as shifting light plays across the water.

View from the bench on 1871 Trail

View from a bench on 1871 trail on the South Kona coast in Hawaii.

This is the view from the bench at the top of the Alakaha ramp on the 1871 Trail, which heads south from Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. There was big surf on this day and the trail was getting regular clouds of spray from the breaking waves.

The bench though, sits above all that and also offers some shade. What’s not to like!

A bench on 1871 trail on the South Kona coast in Hawaii.

Yellowfin Goatfish

Yellowfin Goatfishes in the waters off Hawaii

During the day, Yellowfin Goatfishes hang in the water in schools, usually in the same area each day. These days, the schools in the area I took this photo, are far smaller than they were just a few years ago.

Photos afloat

A tug and barge enter Kawaihae Harbor in Hawaii — A tug and barge enter Kawaihae Harbor in the early morning hours.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Afloat.’ See more responses here. Let’s start with boats.

Strong winds whip up whitecaps in Kawaihae Harbor in Hawaii — Even in a sheltered harbor, staying afloat isn’t always easy.

A Coast Guard buoy ship in the waters off Hawaii — Even in a sheltered harbor, staying afloat isn’t always easy.

But they’re not the only floating things.

A Hawaiian Coot swims in a lagoon in Hawaii — A Hawaiian Coot afloat in a pond, oblivious to the need for a bit of personal grooming.

A diver down flag in the waters off Hawaii — A Hawaiian Coot afloat in a pond, oblivious to the need for a bit of personal grooming.

Winging it

A Great Frigatebird flies off the Kohala coast in Hawaii — A Great Frigatebird glides over the ocean off the Kohala coast.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Wings.’ See more responses here. Let’s start with the birds.

A Northern Cardinal Juvenile launches off a branch in Hawaii — A Northern Cardinal juvenile coming to get me!

A Hawaiian Nene spreads its wings — A Northern Cardinal juvenile coming to get me!

There are many winged insects too.

A Roseate Skimmer Dragonfly perches on a stalk in Hawaii — The delicate wings of a Roseate Skimmer Dragonfly.

Two Passion Vine Butterflies flying in Hawaii — The delicate wings of a Roseate Skimmer Dragonfly.

You can also find wings in the water

Three eagle rays swim in the ocean off Hawaii — A trio of Eagle Rays cruise through coastal waters.

A coastal manta ray swims in the ocean off Hawaii — A trio of Eagle Rays cruise through coastal waters.

And there are other wings too.

A pair of metal wings on the ground in Hawaii — A broach of emblem found lying in the grass.

A UPS plane flies overhead in Hawaii — A broach of emblem found lying in the grass.

Common Longnose Butterflyfish

A Common Longnose Butterflyfish in the waters off Hawaii

A Common Longnose Butterflyfish probes for small marine invertebrates, which comprise the bulk of its diet.

Surfing with the fishes

A painted surfboard at the Harbor House Restaurant in Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Artwork on the wall of the Harbor House Restaurant in Kailua Kona.

All gone

Empty boat trailers at Kawaihae Harbor in Hawaii

Empty boat trailers parked at Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor, the boats having been launched early for a day’s fishing.