The Ember Parrotfish is the largest parrotfish in Hawaii, but it can often be found in surprisingly shallow water. This one was cruising through a small school of Yellow Tangs in just two or three feet of water. The multicolored fish beneath it is a Christmas Wrasse. These fish will often accompany a parrotfish hoping to snack on creatures dislodged by the larger fish.
For whatever reason this make me think of wallpaper.
I found this Hawaiian Crown Flower (Calotropis gigantea) occupied by a Variable Lady Beetle, which gives a good idea of how small the flower is.
I saw these two Rosy-faced Lovebirds in a tree at work and wondered, is this why they’re called lovebirds?
Who cares if the greenhouse is in disrepair? It’s still good for growing plants.
I saw this vehicle in distress on an early morning walk at Spencer Beach Park. I’m happy to report that, the next morning, I saw the vehicle again. It was parked among the bits and pieces of a family camping there. I’m not sure if it was theirs or they just found it on the beach. Either way, the vehicle was in good condition and ready to go for more beach reshaping.
One recent early morning, I spent a while watching A’ama Crabs on the rocks at Spencer Beach Park. This one held its position as the waves washed over it and then receded ….
…. Time after time.
I was trying to take photos of this gecko on the lanai at eye level, but by the time I got myself organized, it disappeared between the boards. But I waited, knowing that often times they will just wait a while and then pop up again. Sure enough, this Gold Dust Day Gecko did just that. And then we watched each other for a while, and that was the end of that!
Posted for Bushboy’s Last on the Card photo challenge. See more responses here.
