11-9-2013 Maui

Plumbago

Kitty at the Mana Kai

Bird of Paradise

Red-Crested Cardinal

Wandering Tattler
It is a winter visitor, arriving in the islands by August and leaving for Alaskan breeding grounds in late April or early May. 

In its winter plumage it is dark gray above and light gray below. It is generally a solitary bird, sometimes found in pairsor small flocks.  I saw only one. They feed by probing the bill into mud or under rocks.  They bob their tail when looking for food. They frequent mudflats, sandy beaches, rocky coastline, and interior rocky streams.  

Java Sparrow
It was orginally introduced in 1867 from Indonesia.  Sexes are similar. They travel in large flocks and are easily attracted to feeders. They feed on seeds and some insects.

This one I found near a boating ramp not far from the Mana Kai.

House sparrow

African Silverbill
It was first recorded in 1970's.  Formerly considered a subspecies of Warbling Silverbill which was split in July 2000 into African and Indian species.
Again the sexes are similar. Adults are pale brown above, light gray below.It has a bluish gray bill.

This one was found by the coast, and appeared to be gathering material for a nest.

Another lizard sunning himself.

Pacific golden Plover

11-6-2013 Mana Kai

These are a few pictures I took around the property of the Mana Kai Resort, on Maui.
This little lizard stayed still long enough for me to take a picture.

This is one of the varieties of hibiscus. I love the ruffles on it.

    

Myna Bird

Rainbow Shower Tree

Sparrow

Cape Honeysuckle
Names for Capd of Good Hope, South Africa. This is a subtropic shrub. It has upright clusters of narrow, funnel like, orange-scarlet flowers projecting up from shining green leaves. 

Gray Francolin

There were adults and juveniles.

Plumbago
Native to South Africa, this is a climbing, perennial shrub tolerates both heart and cool, and often forms hedges.

Oleander
This flower can be found from Florida to California. It is a native to a wide swath of Eurasia, from the Cape Verde Island to Japan. This plant has been used in rat poisons and has created a death toll for humans, too.

Pacific Golden Plover