These are the days of our lives. Our posts are intended to record and convey the experiences we are so lucky to be enjoying. The photos will hopefully make up where the posts fall short. As with all things, expect little and you may be pleasantly surprised!!



Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Native birds

Spotted Dove




Northern Cardinal


Japanese White-Eye

The origin of Hawai'i's native bird species is intimately tied to the origin of the island chain, itself. Lying nearly 2,400 miles from the nearest continental land mass, Hawai'i's volcanoes emerged from the ocean devoid of plant and animal life.
I'iwi

The ancestors of Hawai'i's native flora and fauna crossed the wide ocean barrier from all directions.Pacific-Golden Plover
Here are some library pictures of a selection of the birds we have enjoyed seeing whilst here on the Big Island.
Zebra DoveJava Sparrow

Cattle Egret
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