Category Archives: Birds

No fear of flying

A pair of Nenes fly low in Hawaii — A pair of Nenes swoop low over the ground.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Flight.’ See more responses here. I finally winnowed a raft of options down to just the birds. Captions on the photos as usual.

A pair of Brown Boobies fly over the ocean in Hawaii — A pair of Brown Boobies glide over the ocean.

A Black-crowned Night Heron flies over calm water in Hawaii — A pair of Brown Boobies glide over the ocean.

A pueo (Hawaiian short-eared owl) takes off in Hawaii — A Pueo takes off…

A pueo (Hawaiian short-eared owl) flies in Hawaii — A Pueo takes off…

Bird on a wire

A Northern Cardinal on a wire in North Kohala, Hawaii

This Northern Cardinal looked splendid against the blue sky, and I also liked how he used his tail for balance.

Photos for people who like pastels

Pastel Candies in Hawaii — Pastel shades of candy.

This week’s Sunday Stills color challenge theme is ‘Pastels.’ See more responses here. Captions on the photos.

Purple Crown Flowers in Hawaii — A Crown Flower.

Foliage in a pot at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden in Hawaii — A Crown Flower.

A Rosy-faced lovebird in Hawaii — A Rosy-faced Lovebird getting to grips with lunch.

A piece of organic matter floating in the water off Hawaii — A Rosy-faced Lovebird getting to grips with lunch.

Yellow-fronted Canaries

This flock of Yellow-fronted Canaries feasted on grass seeds in a local pasture.

What view?

A nene goose at Spencer Beach Park in Hawaii

A Nene marches along at Spencer Beach Park with no inclination to admire the view!

The Numbers Game #67

A Japanese White-eye on a pink banana flower.

The idea of The Numbers Game is to enter a number into the search bar of your computer and then post a selection of the photos that turn up. This week’s number is 188. Captions are on the photos. You can see more responses here.

A walk at Pu’u Wa’awa’a Cinder Cone State Park

A View of Maui from Pu'u Wa'awa'a in Hawaii — A distant view of Maui.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Walk in the Park.’ See more responses here. These photos are from my last hike at what is officially known as Pu’u Wa’awa’a Cinder Cone State Park. The hike took place under heavy skies, but the clouds hovered just above the top of the hill and the rain held off until late in the walk.

A Northern Mockingbird on a snag at Pu'u Wa'awa'a in Hawaii — A Northern Mockingbird announces its presence.

Silk Oak flowers at Pu'u Wa'awa'a in Hawaii — A Northern Mockingbird announces its presence.

A Sheep in the grass at Pu'u Wa'awa'a in Hawaii — Sheep and cattle are often seen on the trail.

Wiliwili seeds at Pu'u Wa'awa'a in Hawaii — Sheep and cattle are often seen on the trail.

tree roots at Pu'u Wa'awa'a in Hawaii — Tree roots snake across the trail in places.

A Horse and rider on Pu'u Wa'awa'a in Hawaii — Tree roots snake across the trail in places.

Also posted for Jo’s Monday Walk. See more responses here.

The Numbers Game #65

Kilauea Volcano in late April 2018. Original post here.

The idea of The Numbers Game is to enter a number into the search bar of your computer and then post a selection of the photos that turn up. This week’s number is 186. Captions are on the photos. You can see more responses here.

Graham's Island

Life on the Big Island of Hawaii