This is the story of how Ross and I almost died got to see Blakiston’s Fish-owl, an endangered owl species found in East Asia. Oddly
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Tag: birding
First taste of Japan
Yesterday (Jan 18) we boarded a ferry and headed south to the Izu Island chain located south of Tokyo, Japan. Our game plan for the
Read moreKuliouou Valley Trail
Target Birds: Oahu Elepaio, introduced forest birds Kuliouou Valley Trail runs along a creek into Kuliouou Forest Reserve. The trail is fairly easy going for
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Target Birds: Oahu Amakihi, Apapane Tantalus Drive is a loop road that takes you from 200 ft to 1500 ft in only a few
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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
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Target Birds: Native waterbirds, wintering waterfowl/shorebirds, Mourning Dove, African Silverbill Honouliuli is a subsection of Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge. The 37 acre area is
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Target Birds: Laysan Albatross (Oct-July), Wedge-tailed Shearwater (Mar-Sept), White-tailed Tropicbird (uncommon), Erckle’s Francolin, and Northern Mockingbird. Kaena Point State Park is the western most point
Read moreKuilima Waste Water Treatment Plant
Target Birds: Wintering Waterfowl The Kuilima WWTP is the premier waterfowl hotspot on the island of Oahu and is located across the street from Turtle
Read moreFumi’s Shrimp Ponds
Target Birds: wintering ducks/shorebirds, resident waterbirds, Red Avadavat Directions: The numerous impoundments located on the north side of the road from James Campbell NWR to
Read moreJames Campbell National Wildlife Refuge
Target Birds: Bristle-thighed Curlew, wintering ducks/shorebirds, resident waterbirds, Red Avadavat James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1976 and within the past few
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