Hawaii
This young turtle was giving me 'the eye', as if to say, 'what do you want?' The Green Sea Turtle of the Hawaiian Islands can reach lengths of 1.5 metres and may weigh 190 kg, with exceptional specimens reaching weights of over 300 kg. |t is considered endangered and any contact with them by swimmers is strictly prohibited by law in Hawaii.
Green Sea Turtle snuggling up (2)
This young turtle, just having arrived on shore, is very slowly (but surely) making its way onto the back of a companion.
Hanauma Bay State Park in Oahu is a valuable, ecologically significant bay which was formed in a volcanic cone. Its name is derived from two Hawaiian words: "hana", meaning bay; and "uma", meaning curved. It is one of the chief attractions on Oahu, owing to the coral reef, marine life,a and great natural beauty.
Green Sea Turtle snuggling up (3)
This young turtle, just having arrived on shore, is very slowly (but surely) making its way onto the back of a companion.
Cattle Egret hunting insects (1)
Egrets are common throughout the Hawaiian islands. This one in Maui was busy getting an early-morning breakfast. Its lightning-quick movements are too fast even for the insects.
Hanauma Bay State Park in Oahu is a valuable, ecologically significant bay which was formed in a volcanic cone. Its name is derived from two Hawaiian words: "hana", meaning bay; and "uma", meaning curved. It is one of the chief attractions on Oahu, owing to the coral reef, marine life,a and great natural beauty.
Green Sea Turtle approaches the shore
The Green Sea Turtle of the Hawaiian Islands can reach lengths of 1.5 metres and may weigh 190 kg, with exceptional specimens reaching weights of over 300 kg. |t is considered endangered and any contact with them by swimmers is strictly prohibited by law in Hawaii.
Green Sea Turtle on black sand beach (Big Island)
Numerous turtles are enjoying the black sand beach on the south coast of the Big Island (Hawaii).
Cattle Egret hunting insects (2)
Egrets are common throughout the Hawaiian islands. This one in Maui was busy getting an early-morning breakfast. Its lightning-quick movements are too fast even for the insects.
Hanauma Bay State Park in Oahu is a valuable, ecologically significant bay which was formed in a volcanic cone. Its name is derived from two Hawaiian words: "hana", meaning bay; and "uma", meaning curved. It is one of the chief attractions on Oahu, owing to the coral reef, marine life,a and great natural beauty.
This Mongoose was photographed in southern Maui. The Javan Mongoose was introduced to Hawaii in a misguided government effort to overcome rat infestations. Unfortunately, as is almost always the case with introduced species, the mongoose population has grown out of control and threatens many native Hawaiian bird species.
Hanauma Bay State Park in Oahu is a valuable, ecologically significant bay which was formed in a volcanic cone. Its name is derived from two Hawaiian words: "hana", meaning bay; and "uma", meaning curved. It is one of the chief attractions on Oahu, owing to the coral reef, marine life,a and great natural beauty.
This Mongoose is standing on its hind legs, on alert for possible danger. The Javan Mongoose was introduced to Hawaii in a misguided government effort to overcome rat infestations. Unfortunately, as is almost always the case with introduced species, the mongoose population has grown out of control and threatens many native Hawaiian bird species.
Green Sea Turtle snuggling up (1)
This young turtle, just having arrived on shore, is very slowly (but surely) making its way onto the back on another. The Green Sea Turtle of the Hawaiian Islands can reach lengths of 1.5 metres and may weigh 190 kg, with exceptional specimens reaching weights of over 300 kg. |t is considered endangered and any contact with them by swimmers is strictly prohibited by law in Hawaii.