Target Birds: wintering waterfowl/shorebirds
Pouhala Marsh is a small impoundment located near Honouliuli. The shallow impoundment is mostly void of vegetation and is ideal for shorebirds.
Directions:
Pouhala Marsh is just west of Waipahu Depot St. To reach the marsh from Honolulu, take H1 west and take exit 5A (76 South Ewa). After .6 miles take a left at a stop light onto Farington Highway. Continue on Farrington Highway for 1.4 miles and take a right onto Waipahu Depot St. After .25 miles park on your right near some concrete barriers. Walk across the old bridge and out along a dirt road. The marsh will be on your left. To view the canal, from your initial parking spot, continue along Waipahu Depot St for .2 miles and park in a dirt parking lot on your right. This allows for a good view of the canal.
Birds:
Pouhala has the potential to produce interesting waterfowl and shorebirds during migration and the winter months. The impoundment can hold upwards of 200 Black-necked Stilts along with Ruddy Turnstones, Sanderlings, and Pacific Golden Plovers. The canal sometimes holds interesting waterfowl.
