Hawaii Bird Guide

05/12/2024

https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/8iqxZBmuN9UhctY8FjH032FcVACplwHNUpadiSifUcq

28/11/2024

HAPPY THANKSGIVING / HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Thank you very much for allowing me to guide you to the wonderful birds/birding in Hawai'i.

18/11/2024

https://www.pbshawaii.org/when-silence-becomes-the-song/

To learn more, visit these websites: kauaiforestbirds.org and https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/manu/  

27/10/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100064681543936/posts/991426669690042/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

As we wrap up Birdability Week, just a reminder that birding isn’t one-size-fits-all. And there's no wrong way to bird (as long as you are ethical + respectful of birds and humans)! There are so many ways to enjoy birds, each offering a unique experience, and none more right than another. The only definition of birding is enjoying wild birds! Here are just some of the ways we bird:

🔵Birding by Sight – Spot birds with your eyes, binoculars, or a scope.
🔵Birding by Ear – Recognize birds by their songs and calls.
🔵Backyard Birding – Watch from home, with feeders or plants to attract birds.
🔵Birding from a Vehicle – Great for birding on the move or for accessible birding.
🔵 Computer Birding – Tune into live bird cams and online resources.
🔵Group Birding – Birding with friends or a birding group.
🔵Solo Birding – A peaceful, reflective experience alone.
🔵Trail Birding – Bird while walking, rolling, or wheeling on a trail.
🔵Stationary Birding – Pick a spot and let the birds come to you.
🔵Birding with Apps – Use apps to help identify and track your sightings.
🔵Birding with Limited Vision – Focus on sounds, movement, and shapes.
🔵Minimal Equipment Birding – Just your eyes and an open mind.
🔵Mindful birding - Being fully present with the birds without a focus on counts.
🔵Listing - Tracking all the birds you observe.
🔵Deep Knowledge Birding – Dive into the science and ID of birding.
🔵Beginner Birding – Embrace curiosity and start with the basics!

However you choose to bird, remember: Birding is for EVERY BODY. There’s a style that fits every person and every ability. 💙

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23/09/2024

https://www.audubon.org/magazine/dive-125-years-audubon-magazine-covers-bird-bird

We catalogued more than 700 covers dating back to 1899 to discover what their subjects reveal about our publication’s enduring interests.

17/09/2024

9.16.2024 Three-hour at Keokea Beach Park this afternoon.

15/09/2024

Five-hour seawatch at Keokea Beach Park this morning.

30/08/2024

Please help support Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge ---

Please help me fundraise for Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge.

20/08/2024

19/08/2024

"It is simply being in nature, connecting with it through our sense of sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch...It can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and help with depression. It can also reduce the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline and turn down the dial on your body's fight-or-flight response."

Studies have shown that spending time in the forest, what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, can significantly improve mood and reduce stress. Here's how to reap these benefits on your next hike.

16/08/2024

https://phys.org/news/2024-08-years-scientific-literature-dodo-extinction.html

Researchers are setting out to challenge our misconceptions about the Dodo, one of the most well-known but poorly understood species of bird.