Maui brought colorful birds, unfamiliar calls, and memorable sightings everywhere we explored. These were some of the birds that caught my attention as we traveled around the island.

Kīlauea Point gave us a chance to watch Kauai’s seabirds soaring above steep cliffs and gathering around the historic lighthouse. It was an unforgettable introduction to one of Hawaii’s most remarkable birding locations.

Kauai introduced us to an incredible variety of birds, from colorful introduced species to native Hawaiian birds found nowhere else. These were some of the most memorable birds we encountered during our island adventure.

Our Kauai condo lanai gave us a comfortable place to watch the island’s birds. Even while relaxing at the condo, there was always something colorful or unfamiliar moving through the trees nearby.

A short layover in Honolulu gave me enough time to explore the airport gardens and watch Pacific Golden-Plovers beside the runway. In less than an hour, I found seven kinds of birds and added four lifers before continuing to Kauai.