Tag Archives: Kohala

The Numbers Game #8

A cattle egret stands on a sleeping cow in Hawaii
A Cattle Egret stands on a resting cow. No, it’s not dead!

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 129. You can see more responses here.

A Mourning Gecko on a Bird of Pardise flower.
A gold dust day gecko licks moisture off a bird of paradise flower in Hawaii
A Gold Dust Day Gecko on a Bird of Pardise flower.
A black stink bug next to a black strap on a red shirt.
This stink bug landed on my shirt as I was trying to photograph it.
A dive boat anchored off the Kona Coast in Hawaii
A dive boat off the Kona Coast.
A pair of zebra doves resting on a branch
Two Zebra Doves enjoy the late afternoon sun.
A drop of water on a passion vine leaf in Hawaii
A drop of water on a Passion Vine leaf.
Sunset over Kohala
Sunset from the lanai.

Valentine sign

Sign at a church school in Hawi, Hawaii.

I saw this sign at a local church school. I understand what they’re getting at, but I confess I found this a bit creepy. I mean, I can’t think of anyone I’ve ever wanted to send a Valentine’s card to that I’ve also wanted to use a nail gun on.

Pueo on the wing

A pueo flies over pasture land in Hawaii
A pueo flies over pasture land in Hawaii

I was driving home from Waimea when I noticed a movement off to my left. I thought it looked like a Pueo, the Hawaiian Short-eared Owl, endemic to the islands. Sure enough, it proved to be one, gliding over the pastureland, looking for an evening meal. I watched it for some time, going back and forth over the pasture looking for movement and a meal below.

Unlike most owls, Pueos are active during the day, and so are easier to spot. The bottom photo is an older photo that’s run before (here), but gives a clearer view of the bird and what it eats!

Posted for Bird of the Week LI. See more responses here.

A pueo flies over pasture land in Hawaii

In the pink, or in the red

A Pink hibiscus in Hawaii
A pink hibiscus.

This week’s Sunday Stills Color Challenge theme is ‘Pink and/or red.’ See more responses here.

A firecracker plant in Hawaii
I thought this was a firecracker plant, but I’m not sure now. Either way, it’s red!
Kamehameha Day parade at Kapaau in Hawaii
Kamehameha Day parade in Kapaau.
Kamehameha Day parade at Kapaau in Hawaii
I bet the guy in the photo is thinking, ‘I’d look good in that hat.’
A Pinktail Triggerfish in the waters off Hawaii
A Pinktail Triggerfish. How do they come up with these names?
Kamehameha Day parade at Kapaau in Hawaii
Fishing on the North Kohala Coast.

A window to my world

A view through the windows of Pepeiao Cabin in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Looking out through a window at Pepeiao Cabin in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Through a Window.’ See more responses here.

A variety of photos this week, with captions on the photos.

Two Common Waxbills in Hawaii
A pair of Common Waxbills seen through the bathroom window. It’s a good vantage point for watching and photographing birds, so long as I remember to clean it once in a while.
A view through a window at the old Bond Library in Kapaau, Hawaii
Looking through a window into the old Bond Library in Kapaau, currently in the process of renovation.
Rain falling in North Kohala, Hawaii, seen through a vehicle windscreen
Looking out from my old truck on the drive down to Upolu Airport.
A view from the air of Kohala Ranch in Hawaii
A view of Kohala Ranch through a helicopter window. I like how the white fencing stands out.
Windows at a building site in hawaiiA broken window in Hawaii
A look through new windows at a construction project at Hapuna. Sadly, one of the new windows already had something go through it.