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These are images from our last two days in Kauai. One of my favorite places to visit was the Kilauea Point Wildlife Refuge and home of the Kilauea Point Lighthouse. Reservations are needed to visit this wildlife refuge. I made reservations a month in advance for the morning of Sept 29th and the afternoon of Sept 30th. Over the years a remarkable 27 species of Seabirds have been observed at Kilauea Point.
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1. It is the best place to view sea birds, like the Red-footed Booby, Great Frigatebird, Wedge-tailed Shearwater, Red-tailed Tropicbirds, White-tailed Tropicbirds, Brown Booby and the Nene Goose.
2. A tree on the bluff decorated with the Red-footed Boobies.
Below several looks at the adult and juvenile Red-footed Boobies. Most of the adults have the red feet and are white with black flight feathers. They can have pale bluish bills. The juveniles are similar to the young Brown Boobies.
3. The colony of Red-footed Boobies at Kilauea Point is the largest colony in the Hawaiian Islands. All the tiny white dots on the bluff are the Red-footed Boobies, you can not see the grayish looking juveniles mixed in, the numbers of birds seen were amazing.
4. Below both the White-tailed Tropicbirds and the Red-tailed Tropicbirds are breeders at Kilauea. There have been 350 pairs of the Red-tailed Tropicbirds nesting at the refuge.
5. The Brown Boobies have been seen roosting on a little island seen from the cliff top above. The Brown Booby has a chocolate brown head and a white belly. Most nest on the ground in small colonies.
The Great Frigatebirds have been seen using the island too. These birds tend to chase other birds trying to steal their food.
6. The juvenile Red-footed Booby, was sitting on a structure next to the Lighthouse. It did not seem to mind us walking by on the path right below.
7. The Wedge-tailed Shearwaters nest at the refuge using burrows in the ground. I found a few chicks nestled in the burrows.
8. The Wedge-tailed Shearwater are the most numerous species on the refuge, it is estimated 8,000-15,000 breeding pairs.
9. The Great Frigatebird below, it is amazing to watch their aerial performances.
10. The Nene Geese have one of the largest concentrations at the Kilauea Point wildlife refuge. Their population is increasing and they are doing well at the refuge.
11. Views of the Kilauea Point Wildlife Refuge and lighthouse.
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"Every day is a chance to be better."
Ponce De Leon Lighthouse, Ponce Inlet Florida
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"Hope is being able to see that there is a light despite all the darkness." Desmond Tutu
"Joy is a light that fills you with hope, faith and love."
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Concord Point Lighthouse, Havre De Grace Maryland.
" Today I choose JOY."
"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within."
"Choose joy, choose happy, choose to shine."
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" A good life is a collection of happy moments."
This is the Malariff Lighthouse on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula Iceland.
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"See the light in others, and treat them as if that's all that you see."
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Cape Flattery Lighthouse, view from the Cape Flattery trail on the Makah Reservation, Washington State.
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Happy Thursday!
I am thankful for all the beauty around me, during our Chincoteague getaway we were able to see a few sunrise and sunsets. I am thankful hubby and I had safe travels and a great little trip.
"May every sunrise bring you hope, may every sunset bring your peace!"
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1. The first morning and sunrise, a beautiful start to the day!
2. Assateague Island Lighthouse, closed due to Covid. But we could walk around the outside.
3. The beauty around us, we hike the marsh trail. We were surprised to see so many yellow flowers all around us. A few purple blooms, I m not sure of the id for either flower.
" Believe in something beautiful again. "
4. I watched these kites while waiting to see the sunset.
Hope makes our life a little brighter, peace brings us all a little nearer. Joy makes our hearts a little lighter.
5. Sunset
6. A pair of Northern Flicker on the trail in front of us.
7. Chincoteague Egrets, White Ibis, Tricolored Herons and the ponies way in the distance.
8. Gulls and Cormorants, just after the sunrise.
9. Sunrise on our last morning, start of a another lovely day and an end to our getaway.
"The beach, a place of relaxation, rest and tranquility."
10. Are these swamp flowers? A closeup is on my flower mosaic above.
11. Atlantic Ocean, I hope to see you again soon.
Thankfully, we are happy and healthy.
Go outside and breathe deeply. Enjoy every moment.
Take care and stay safe!
Live simple and be happy! 😊 Keep smiling!
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