Black-Necked Stilt or Ae'o
Capturing these stilts in flight was one nice surprise at Hamakua Marsh on a visit there last month. I visit there often and this was the first time I got a good shot of them in flight. They are endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and are similar to the mainland USA race, although there is more black on the neck and lower face than on the ones found in North America. There were several at the marsh the day I took this photo; the marsh is located in Kailua on Oahu not too far from Honolulu.
Black-Crowned Night Heron or 'Auku'u
The Hawaiian form of this bird is pretty much the same as those found in North America. What a great surprise to view this photo on my computer and to realize I had captured the quick turn of its head at just the right moment. These Black-Crowned Night Herons are found on all the Hawaiian Islands and every time I have visited Hamakua Marsh there have been several of them there. I have also seen them at Waikiki and several other places on Oahu.
Hawaiian Coot or 'Alae ke'oke'o
The Hawaiian Coot also may be found on all the main islands. I will include more photos of them and other birds found at the Hamakua Marsh in a future post.
Hamakua Marsh - Kailua, Oahu
This is one view of the area on a cloudy, wet day with Hamakua Marsh being to the right. Well, the main marshy area is to the right.
Black-Necked Stilts and Mallards
I will make another post of Hamakua Marsh very soon. Hope you enjoyed your visit here today !
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