A family settles in for the day under a palm tree at Anaehoʻomalu Bay, which is commonly referred to as A Bay for obvious reasons.
A day at A Bay
Bird on a wire
This Northern Cardinal looked splendid against the blue sky, and I also liked how he used his tail for balance.
Juvenile Bigeye Emperor
Juvenile Bigeye Emperors have bold markings, which gradually fade and disappear entirely in adults, to be replaced by some yellow tinges.
These large fish are notable for their ability to hang motionless in the water, often in large groups.
Akaka Falls bamboo
Bamboo arches over a stream in Akaka Falls State Park.
The Numbers Game #71
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 192. Captions are on the photos. You can see more responses here.
Ailanthus defoliator moth
I saw this moth (Eligma narcissus) resting on a piece of pipe and knew it was something I hadn’t seen before. A name like that suggests trouble, but I’m not sure how much. I couldn’t find much online, and nothing about its presence in Hawaii.
It’s a native of tropical Asia, and some subtropical spots in that part of the world. Its larvae feed on Ailanthus species as well as Canarium species. And that’s about all I know!
Photos for people who like pastels
This week’s Sunday Stills color challenge theme is ‘Pastels.’ See more responses here. Captions on the photos.
Turbinaria ornata
Turbinaria ornata is an algae, native to Hawaii. It’s also known as crowded sea bells or crowned sea bells, depending on where you live. That name comes from how it bobs back and forth in the coastal surge where it’s found.
It’s something of an invasive species in other parts of the world. It can reproduce sexually or from bits breaking off and floating to other areas. It’s also good at adapting to different conditions.
This large colony was in the waters off Mauna Lani, which is not surprising. Turbinaria ornata has been found to do well near developed areas where the waters are rich in nutrients and have strong water motion.
Graham's Island 