I spotted this cat in Kapaau doing a spot of cleaning before settling down on the conveniently provided recliner.
Reclining cat
Tag Archives: Monday Portrait
’Io
This ’Io (Hawaiian hawk) is a resident at Pana’ewa Zoo & Gardens in Hilo. Seeing birds in a cage like this is a bit depressing to me, but this is a rescue bird and, because of injuries, it would not survive long in the wild. It did at least give me the chance to see it and appreciate what a majestic bird it is.
Blue-spotted Cornetfish
When I jumped into the water yesterday, I pretty much landed on this Blue-spotted Cornetfish, but rather than zip away to safety, it hung around to give me this rather disapproving look!
Western Spotted Orbweaver spider
A couple of close ups of a Western Spotted Orbweaver spider.
Spotted Coral Blenny
A small Spotted Coral Blenny peeks out from a head of coral.
Frothy Monk Seal
This is BOO, a female Hawaiian Monk Seal, who I haven’t seen is quite some time. She had been resting in a pool at Upolu, but the tide was coming in. Eventually, she lumped her way out into the water, pausing in the frothy water by the rocks, before heading out to deeper water for a night of hunting no doubt.
An itty-bitty Whitemouth Moray Eel
This is the smallest Whitemouth Moray Eel I’ve seen here. It was in a hole in the rock high up in the water so I could get quite close. I’ve taken a lot of eel photos over the years and I thought, even as I took these photos, it would be ironic if this little eel shot out and was the first one to bite me. Happily, it remained where it was, next to a Red Pencil Urchin, which gives a sense of scale.
Giant Porcupinefish portrait
With their huge heads and big eyes, Giant Porcupinefish are unmistakable, but they always have a friendly look to them.
Graham's Island 