A pair of zebra doves enjoy the late afternoon sun as they rest on an exposed tree branch.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Sunny zebra doves
Category Archives: Plants
Tree bark
The ragged bark of a tree at Kalōpā State Recreation Area. I’m not sure what kind of tree this is, but the forest it stands in is on the wet side of the island at around 2,000 foot elevation.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Spencer Beach Park
Lately, I’ve been enjoying Spencer Beach Park, near Kawaihae. It’s a sheltered spot for getting in the water, it’s a great place to picnic, and the sandy beach is backed by shade trees. What’s not to like?
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Tropical foliage
This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Evergreen.’ See more responses here.
In Hawaii’s mild climate, a few trees, such as plumeria, will shed their leaves for a short while in the depths of our not-so-bitter winter. For the most part though, the island is green year-round, particularly in the wetter parts, which is where these photos were taken.
The trees remain green. The vines which climb the trees are green, and other colors too. The foliage around the trees is green. In short, the landscape is evergreen.
Also posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Poise
This balanced rock has been decorated with leis, as has the neighboring tree heliotrope.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Green anoles mating
A pair of green anoles mate on the rough bark of a mango tree. During mating, the male bites into the skin on the back of the female’s neck and keeps a firm grip throughout.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Kahili ginger in the trees
Kahili ginger flowers are invasive, but add a splash of color to the predominant greenery of Kalōpā Forest Reserve.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Powder puff tree
This tree was labeled Powder Puff Tree, Brownea Sp. at Hawai’i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden. I suspect the Powder Puff name is given to a variety of plants with flowers like this one, so I’m not sure if this is really the correct name.
I do know a couple of things about this tree. The flowers were a brilliant orange and very popular with the gold dust day geckos. They grow directly out of the trunk of the tree, starting as a pinkish bud and eventually dying out to a withered, brown remnant.
For more information about Hawai’i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden, go to htbg.com.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
