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Photos By Gavin Bieber, Derek Lovitch, Susie Nishio, Robby Kohley, Eric VanderWerf, Reginald David
![We’ll begin our birding in paradise right away with the stunning White Tern in downtown Waikiki.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497807896_69156f4c59_b.jpg?)
We’ll begin our birding in paradise right away with the stunning White Tern in downtown Waikiki.
![The wonderful Kapiolani Park abuts our hotel, providing a wealth of introduced species from all around the world such as these South American Red-crested Cardinal,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497659435_2394bf0e06_b.jpg?)
The wonderful Kapiolani Park abuts our hotel, providing a wealth of introduced species from all around the world such as these South American Red-crested Cardinal,
![Asian Spotted and](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497384904_dfbdd09b74_b.jpg?)
Asian Spotted and
![Zebra Doves,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51496763176_5708bd91c9_b.jpg?)
Zebra Doves,
![Saffron Finches](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51911157049_9d77d90312_b.jpg?)
Saffron Finches
![Common Waxbill,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51909869667_6f1b36fae7_b.jpg?)
Common Waxbill,
![and Red-vented Bulbul](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497405309_ef4c08fcb1_b.jpg?)
and Red-vented Bulbul
![and even chattering Rose-ringed Parakeets in the large hibiscus trees.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51495915587_1b0ce3a6ed_b.jpg?)
and even chattering Rose-ringed Parakeets in the large hibiscus trees.
![On our first full day we’ll head for the nearby hills and some native forest,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4239%2F34949232523_0baa90d37e_o.jpg?)
On our first full day we’ll head for the nearby hills and some native forest,
![where we'll seek out our first species of Hawaiian Honeycreeper, the Oahu Amakihi.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51495992652_bb1c08eae4_b.jpg?)
where we’ll seek out our first species of Hawaiian Honeycreeper, the Oahu Amakihi.
![and some introduced forest birds like this Red-billed Leiothrix should entertain as well.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F50012900663_b8ea0d58a5_b.jpg?)
and some introduced forest birds like this Red-billed Leiothrix should entertain as well.
![Along the coast we'll look for the ethereal Red-tailed Tropicbird,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497177273_d08f37830e_b.jpg?)
Along the coast we’ll look for the ethereal Red-tailed Tropicbird,
![wintering Bristle-thighed Curlew](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51910930183_73d5f07fcb_b.jpg?)
wintering Bristle-thighed Curlew
![and native waterbirds such as the endemic Hawaiian Coot,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51911151119_1c24128d09_b.jpg?)
and native waterbirds such as the endemic Hawaiian Coot,
![and the endemic subspecies of Black Noddy, surely another candidate for full species status.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51498756110_e1fbe477e9_b.jpg?)
and the endemic subspecies of Black Noddy, surely another candidate for full species status.
![Our next island of the tour is the Big Island of Hawaii, the largest and geologically youngest of the islands.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51496980148_d3b9e449cc_b.jpg?)
Our next island of the tour is the Big Island of Hawaii, the largest and geologically youngest of the islands.
![On our first full day we will head up to the Mamame Forests on the leeward slope of Mauna Kea volcano.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51496967873_4034ae4398_b.jpg?)
On our first full day we will head up to the Mamame Forests on the leeward slope of Mauna Kea volcano.
![Here a few Palila remain in the drought damaged trees.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51910928388_4a8ddee750_b.jpg?)
Here a few Palila remain in the drought damaged trees.
![and the scarce endemic Hawaiian Hawk and](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4051%2F35627250741_4bc50bbcfa_o.jpg?)
and the scarce endemic Hawaiian Hawk and
![smart looking Black Francolin might be up in the grasslands.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51496992173_10cd405cd9_b.jpg?)
smart looking Black Francolin might be up in the grasslands.
![On another day we'll head over to the wet side of the island and the incomparable and restricted access Hakalau NWR…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51496989242_b5acd3fb24_b.jpg?)
On another day we’ll head over to the wet side of the island and the incomparable and restricted access Hakalau NWR…
![which protects an excellent stand of native woodlands with an amazing complement of native forest birds.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4044%2F35589443102_d679b964d7_o.jpg?)
which protects an excellent stand of native woodlands with an amazing complement of native forest birds.
![Here we will be surrounded by birds, such as Hawai’i Amakihi…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51910835941_5aeb44ed78_b.jpg?)
Here we will be surrounded by birds, such as Hawai’i Amakihi…
![Hawaii Creeper,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51910851576_9fb91543a6_b.jpg?)
Hawaii Creeper,
![the stellar Iiwi](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51910832376_2a388cf362_b.jpg?)
the stellar Iiwi
![…and with luck, the critically endangered Akiapola’au.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51909864592_5b7758aaa2_b.jpg?)
…and with luck, the critically endangered Akiapola’au.
![The road into the reserve hosts a healthy population of Kalij Pheasant, which often strut down the verges in the early morning,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497466039_c506c8213d_b.jpg?)
The road into the reserve hosts a healthy population of Kalij Pheasant, which often strut down the verges in the early morning,
![and the occasional Short-eared Owl as well](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51910945848_b7f6d9afc4_b.jpg?)
and the occasional Short-eared Owl as well
![Our tour also offers a pelagic trip out of the Kona harbour](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F50013429146_ca808e927a_o.jpg?)
Our tour also offers a pelagic trip out of the Kona harbour
![where we'll hope to see an array of tubenoses from common species like Wedge-tailed Shearwater](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51496798106_dbe4a2fbcd_b.jpg?)
where we’ll hope to see an array of tubenoses from common species like Wedge-tailed Shearwater
![Brown Booby](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F50013429236_84412c375b_b.jpg?)
Brown Booby
![to more scarce ones such as this Christmas Shearwater](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F50013690727_a51f8521f8_b.jpg?)
to more scarce ones such as this Christmas Shearwater
![or Hawaiian Petrel.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F50012900808_049aabfece_b.jpg?)
or Hawaiian Petrel.
![Cetaceans such as Rough-toothed Dolphin can be plentiful in these waters as well.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F50013690537_62fe9646ae_b.jpg?)
Cetaceans such as Rough-toothed Dolphin can be plentiful in these waters as well.
![As we're voyaging around the islands we'll encounter a nice array of reef fish such as this Fourspot Butterflyfish,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497091606_fb23960c9c_b.jpg?)
As we’re voyaging around the islands we’ll encounter a nice array of reef fish such as this Fourspot Butterflyfish,
![as well as a few butterflies including this endemic Hawaiian Blue](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51911469000_8aa23aeb4f_b.jpg?)
as well as a few butterflies including this endemic Hawaiian Blue
![and maybe even a hauled out Green Sea Turtle, certainly not a sight you regularly see on US beaches!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497712410_270acc2185_b.jpg?)
and maybe even a hauled out Green Sea Turtle, certainly not a sight you regularly see on US beaches!
![Our Kauai experience will begin at Kiluea NWR…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4117%2F34949230983_36e0c52da4_o.jpg?)
Our Kauai experience will begin at Kiluea NWR…
![where colorful Nene should be stalking the grassy fields,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497722285_10f4914624_b.jpg?)
where colorful Nene should be stalking the grassy fields,
![Red-footed Booby should be sitting on the cliffside trees](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51495872302_416d834d82_b.jpg?)
Red-footed Booby should be sitting on the cliffside trees
![and during spring tours Laysan Albatross should be nesting](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51910850406_6b4848478d_b.jpg?)
and during spring tours Laysan Albatross should be nesting
![If we are lucky a loafing Hawaiian Monk Seal might be along the shoreline.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51909873177_1ec0205fea_b.jpg?)
If we are lucky a loafing Hawaiian Monk Seal might be along the shoreline.
![The flooded taro fields of Hanalei NWR host a variety of waterbirds…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497015012_f3968d192e_b.jpg?)
The flooded taro fields of Hanalei NWR host a variety of waterbirds…
![…including Hawaiian Duck...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51911452690_235a943016_b.jpg?)
…including Hawaiian Duck…
![and the endemic subspecies of Black-necked Stilt, surely an excellent candidate for specific status.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497681900_546ea19c56_b.jpg?)
and the endemic subspecies of Black-necked Stilt, surely an excellent candidate for specific status.
![Kokee SP provides access to some highland native forest and some breathtaking views.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4242%2F34949228763_ac7ed41943_o.jpg?)
Kokee SP provides access to some highland native forest and some breathtaking views.
![perky little Anianiau in the flowering Ohia trees,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51911451990_82607d272f_b.jpg?)
perky little Anianiau in the flowering Ohia trees,
![and inquisitive Kauai Elepaio in the understory.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497506709_ec20e63c5f_b.jpg?)
and inquisitive Kauai Elepaio in the understory.
![Kauai has its own interesting introduced species, like the omnipresent domestic chicken (and some countable Red Junglefowl as well),](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51496737076_417fe80a68_b.jpg?)
Kauai has its own interesting introduced species, like the omnipresent domestic chicken (and some countable Red Junglefowl as well),
![Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497949345_f1d055777c_b.jpg?)
Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush
![and even brightly colored Gold Dust Day Geckos from Madagascar.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F51497421874_7d65cc37a8_b.jpg?)
and even brightly colored Gold Dust Day Geckos from Madagascar.