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Archive 2019I'iwi (Iiwi) aka Scarlet Honeycreeper in Maui Hawaii
p.1 #1I'iwi (Iiwi) aka Scarlet Honeycreeper in Maui Hawaii
During Christmas I visited Haleakala National Park on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
One of my goals was to photograph birds, including the beautiful I'iwi at Hosmer Grove.
The I'iwi, a red honeycreeper, is endemic to Hawaii's forests.
This scarlet bird is also an iconic symbol of Hawaii's past.
Centuries ago, I'iwi feather capes were worn by high-ranking Hawaiian warriors and royalty.
Today the Iiwi is in decline and is currently classified as threatened.
I was fortunate to capture a few images of this very lovely bird.
I'iwi at Hosmer Grove in Maui Hawaii by Joe Marquez
I'iwi at Hosmer Grove in Haleakala National Park by Joe Marquez
I'iwi Displays Tongue at Hosmer Grove in Maui Hawaii by Joe Marquez
I'iwi aka Scarlet Honeycreeper at Hosmer Grove in Maui Hawaii by Joe Marquez
I'iwi (Honeycreeper) at Sunset - Hosmer Grove, Maui Hawaii by Joe Marquez
Edited on Jan 14, 2019 at 05:48 PM · View previous versions
One of my goals was to photograph birds, including the beautiful I'iwi at Hosmer Grove.
The I'iwi, a red honeycreeper, is endemic to Hawaii's forests.
This scarlet bird is also an iconic symbol of Hawaii's past.
Centuries ago, I'iwi feather capes were worn by high-ranking Hawaiian warriors and royalty.
Today the Iiwi is in decline and is currently classified as threatened.
I was fortunate to capture a few images of this very lovely bird.
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I'iwi at Hosmer Grove in Maui Hawaii by Joe Marquez
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I'iwi at Hosmer Grove in Haleakala National Park by Joe Marquez
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I'iwi aka Scarlet Honeycreeper at Hosmer Grove in Maui Hawaii by Joe Marquez
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I'iwi (Honeycreeper) at Sunset - Hosmer Grove, Maui Hawaii by Joe Marquez
Edited on Jan 14, 2019 at 05:48 PM · View previous versions
Jan 14, 2019 at 03:37 PM
p.1 #2I'iwi (Iiwi) aka Scarlet Honeycreeper in Maui Hawaii
Oh my ! Lovely shots of a beautiful bird. All well done.
Birdie
Birdie
Jan 14, 2019 at 05:00 PM
p.1 #3I'iwi (Iiwi) aka Scarlet Honeycreeper in Maui Hawaii
birdied wrote:
Oh my ! Lovely shots of a beautiful bird. All well done.
Birdie
Thanks Birdie. Yes, a beautiful bird.
Oh my ! Lovely shots of a beautiful bird. All well done.
Birdie
Thanks Birdie. Yes, a beautiful bird.
Jan 14, 2019 at 05:49 PM
p.1 #4I'iwi (Iiwi) aka Scarlet Honeycreeper in Maui Hawaii
Nicely done Joe ~ Ron
Jan 14, 2019 at 06:13 PM
p.1 #5I'iwi (Iiwi) aka Scarlet Honeycreeper in Maui Hawaii
Apparently, I missed this little beauty when I was there in December. Now I have to go back! Great images, btw. I like them all, but the last is a beauty.
Jan 14, 2019 at 08:32 PM
p.1 #6I'iwi (Iiwi) aka Scarlet Honeycreeper in Maui Hawaii
surfnron wrote:
Nicely done Joe ~ Ron
Thank you Ron
Nicely done Joe ~ Ron
Thank you Ron
Jan 14, 2019 at 11:29 PM
p.1 #7I'iwi (Iiwi) aka Scarlet Honeycreeper in Maui Hawaii
KCollett wrote:
Apparently, I missed this little beauty when I was there in December. Now I have to go back! Great images, btw. I like them all, but the last is a beauty.
Definitely hit or miss on I'iwi and more experienced local birders would probably know the best times to visit. The last photo with the yellow sunset background is my favorite and has become quite popular with Hawaii birder groups. It's just a little different and that seems to help. Hope you return to Hosmer Grove with better luck next time. Aloha
Apparently, I missed this little beauty when I was there in December. Now I have to go back! Great images, btw. I like them all, but the last is a beauty.
Definitely hit or miss on I'iwi and more experienced local birders would probably know the best times to visit. The last photo with the yellow sunset background is my favorite and has become quite popular with Hawaii birder groups. It's just a little different and that seems to help. Hope you return to Hosmer Grove with better luck next time. Aloha
Jan 14, 2019 at 11:33 PM
p.1 #9I'iwi (Iiwi) aka Scarlet Honeycreeper in Maui Hawaii
nice lookin set Joe
Jan 15, 2019 at 02:21 AM
p.1 #10I'iwi (Iiwi) aka Scarlet Honeycreeper in Maui Hawaii
Bobg657 wrote:
Just beautiful!
Very beautiful bird indeed
Just beautiful!
Very beautiful bird indeed
Jan 15, 2019 at 07:05 PM
p.1 #11I'iwi (Iiwi) aka Scarlet Honeycreeper in Maui Hawaii
Simply marvelous Joe
Thanks for sharing a bird not seen by me
Thanks for sharing a bird not seen by me
Jan 15, 2019 at 09:11 PM
p.1 #12I'iwi (Iiwi) aka Scarlet Honeycreeper in Maui Hawaii
Wonderful shots of a beautiful bird!
Jan 15, 2019 at 09:59 PM