A jumble of coral, lava rocks, and shells constitute a somewhat coarse beach currently, but over time, these pieces will be worn down to form finer beach material.
Abstracts: Beach formation
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Tag Archives: On The Coast
Sailboat on blue water
I was driving to Kona recently when I noticed this sailboat easing along the coast in light winds off Kiholo. I liked the bands of blue in the water and the palms lining the shore.
Brown anole on the shore
A brown anole scans the scene on the Kona shoreline.
Signs: Jellyfish present
This is the first time I’ve seen signs like this one at Spencer Beach Park. I didn’t see any jellyfish on the beach so perhaps the signs were a warning for those getting in the water. There are often jellyfish in the water, but not in such numbers as to be a problem.
This park is popular with families with small kids so perhaps the authorities were being extra cautious with the signs.
Black-crowned night heron on watch
I saw this adult black-crowned night heron in a watchful pose on the edge of the lagoon behind the beach at Kawaihae. I liked how the stick matches the heron’s colors. It looks like it could be the antenna of the heron’s fish detector instrument.
Paddleboarders
A pair of paddleboarders traverse the bay at Kawaihae. Even I might have managed to stay upright on such a tranquil morning!
Horse riders at Upolu
Horse riders enjoy an afternoon outing along the coast below Upolu airport.
Abstracts: Wavelets
On a calm morning, little wavelets wash ashore without all the commotion of their bigger relatives.
Graham's Island 