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Articles for March, 2008

Tide Pools at Milolii

Posted: March 31, 2008

I love to visit the tide pools at Milolii on the South Kona Coast of the Big Island.  The remnants of an old a’a lava flow have created a series of sheltered tide pools that  make an ideal habitat for many sea creatures. 

Courtship of Hover Flies

Posted: October 9, 2008

Serrendipity struck when I was at at Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanic Garden in Kona. I saw hover flies using the flowers of Pua Kala — the Prickly Poppy — as a dramatic backdrop for their elaborate courtship.

Ohia in the Mesic Forests of Hawaii

Posted: March 21, 2008

I love to explore the mesic forests of Hawaii to photograph ohia trees covered with moss.  The twisted form of ohia tree trunks and branches covered in shaggy green moss lends a unique character to the native forests of Hawaii. 

Ae’o — Hawaiian Stilts — at Kaneohe Bay

Posted: March 16, 2008

I was thrilled to see Ae’o or Hawaiian Stilts along the shores of Kaneohe Bay on Oahu.  Their long beaks, black and white plumage, and long pink legs make them a distinctive sight in the marshes, wetlands, and shorelines of Hawaii. 

Pacific Golden Plovers of Hawaii

Posted: March 11, 2008

Serrendipity struck when I was at Kapiolani Park for the Waikiki Artfest three weeks ago.  I saw several kolea — Pacific Golden Plovers – hunting for worms near the bandstand where the pond had overflowed and flooded a section of the park. 

Gulf Fritillary Butterflies of Hawaii

Posted: March 6, 2008

I love to see gulf fritillary butterflies along the mountain trails of Hawaii.  Their brillant orange color and irridescent white spots make them a stunning sight as they flit and flutter from flower to flower across the landscape. 

Mountain Ilima of Hawaii

Posted: March 1, 2008

Mountain ilima or “ilima kuahiwi” is one of the most charming native Hawaiian flowers in the wooded and mountainous areas of Hawaii.  Its dainty yellow-orange flowers and lush green foliage make it an exquisite sight along the mountain trails throughout the Hawaiian Islands.