Nestled high above the island’s shoreline, the dense rainforest of Hakalau is home to some of the world’s rarest plants and animals. Join us as we focus on the incredible history of Hawaii’s endemic flora and fauna, and search for rare birds. Target Species: Hawaiian Goose (Nene), Hawaiian Hawk ('Io), Short- eared Owl (Pueo), Hawai'i 'Elepaio (island endemic), Hawaiian Thrush ('Oma'o, island endemic), 'Apapane (endemic), 'I'iwi (endemic), 'Akiapola'au (island endemic), Hawai'i 'Amakihi (island endemic), Hawai'i 'Akepa (island endemic), Alawi (island…

Join Hawaii's Premier Wildlife Photographer Jack Jeffrey, recipient of the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography and a small group of fellow photogs for a day exploring Hawaii's dry side and habitat for the endangered Palila. After a morning in the high woodlands of Maunakea, we'll bird our way down to the mountain visiting varied habitats. Limited to just eight participants, this intimate journey is a rare opportunity to experience the splendor of Hawaii's diverse habitats while learning from a…

Join your Japanese speaking guide for a day exploring Hawaii's west side including habitat for the endangered Palila. After a morning in the high woodlands of Maunakea, we'll bird our way down the mountain visiting varied habitats. This journey is an opportunity to experience the splendor of Hawaii's diverse habitats while experiencing many of our introduced, migratory and native birds. Target Species: Short-eared Owl (Pueo), Palila (island endemic), Hawaii Amakihi (endemic), Hawai'i 'Elepaio (island endemic), Chestnut- bellied Sandgrouse, Erkels Francolin,…

Nature lovers and birdwatchers delight in exploring two exceptional habitats revealing the evolutionary epic of Hawaiian biology and observing native flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth. We'll spend the day birdwatching in the rainforest of Pu'u O'o and dry forest of Pu'u La'au. Target Species: Hawaiian Goose (Nene), Hawaiian Hawk ('Io), Short- eared Owl (Pueo), Hawai'i 'Elepaio (island endemic), Hawaiian Thrush ('Oma'o, island endemic), 'Apapane (endemic), 'I'iwi (endemic), 'Akiapola'au (island endemic), Hawai'i 'Amakihi (island endemic), Palila (island endemic).…

Spend the day with naturalist Rob Pacheco for an adventure of coastal and field birding that ends with an afternoon seawatch for near shore pelagics and a visit with our festival partner and beneficiary, the Hawai`i Wildlife Center a state of the art rehabilitation center for native Hawaiian birds. This is a trip that will target our regular shorebird visitors, unusual migrants and near shore pelagic species along with some key landbirds. It is perfect for those don't want to…

Here's your chance to experience the best of Hawaii's nature. This full day trip includes a circle island itinerary with visits to a Kona coffee farm, lava tube, black-sand beach, the famed Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a tropical chocolate farm, and scenic waterfalls. This in-depth natural history adventure will leave you with a deep appreciation for the natural wonders of Hawaii Island. And, of course, we'll pick up an assortment of native and introduced birds along the way. Includes breakfast,…