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True winter is here for the first time in several years. Hualalai is a vortex of beauty for the “chilly” weather. Thanks to Bob Holman for the Mauna Kea view from Hualalai golf course. Thanks to David Taran for the sunset photo taken between the tropical downpours. Thanks to Pam Krug for the photo of the egret in her pond. Thanks to Eva Shulman for the hunting heron photo on Waiakauhi Pond.
True winter is here for the first time in several years. Hualalai is a vortex of beauty for the “chilly” weather. Thanks to Bob Holman for the Mauna Kea view from Hualalai golf course. Thanks to David Taran for the sunset photo taken between the tropical downpours. Thanks to Pam Krug for the photo of the egret in her pond. Thanks to Eva Shulman for the hunting heron photo on Waiakauhi Pond.
photo by Chris Hattasch
Mauna Kea has had its share of snows as Bill McDowell’s photo shows.
Driving back from Kona to Hualalai: Interesting cloud formations on March 6th.
photos by Bill McDowell
Sunsets, the stars and the moon all glow over Hualalai in March.
photo by Eva Shulman
photos by Chris Hattasch
Two of the brightest planets in the night sky:Kissing Cousins on March 1, 2023⭐️The first photo is from my Sky Walk App on Wednesday night, March 1. The photo below it shows Jupiter and Venus in the sky from the Canoe Club. How lucky are we that at Hualalai we get to witness such wondrous sights!!!⭐️⭐️
Jonah Solatario, from @ehoopilimai, is the kumu (teacher) of this excellent Hawaiian language class.
It’s FREE but please be sure you can commit to the 8 classes before signing up. Funding is made possible through a grant they received from Mālama Loko Ea (a fishpond in Waialua, O‘ahu). Click on the link below to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUS3RH3bZhY6brjcF-4YOA-mCgFkOGIHa4-5vunFas8Rp-ww/viewform
Sally Reeve shared this: On January 8, Dr. Patrick Hart gave members a look at the audial behavioral and community ecology and conservation of Hawaiian forests and birds. Much of his research was conducted at the Hakalau Wildlife Refuge on the eastern slopes of Mauna Kea. He is the founder of the Hart Lab at UH Hilo. He and his students have studied: Specific dialects within a bird species between kipukas (small areas with trees within a lava field), the genetic versus community learned bird songs, and the difference in the timing and frequency of bird songs.
Dr Hart’s podcast: https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/podcast/manu-minute
Hoping the resort can organize a trip to the Hakalau Wildlife Refuge. Until then if you want to visit the refuge, you need to go in with a guide.https://jackjeffreyphoto.com/tours/ , https://hawaii-forest.com/, https://www.fws.gov/refuge/hakalau-forest/visit-us
Becky Holman says, “Your blog editor knows where the fun is!”
Bill McDowell sends us ❤️ images from his Antarctica trip!
“Spring Into Marine Life” on February 24, Friday at 10:30 at the King’s Pond Kuma Kai Marine Center!
In honor of spring time and the surrounding holidays, Kelsey Makida will be looking into some fascinating marine species found worldwide that are spring-holiday themed.Kelsey Makida is originally from Southern California, and moved to Hawai’i in 2007 to attend the University of Hawai’i at Hilo where she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Marine Science. Her affinity to marine life was sparked by a visit to her favorite Aquarium at Monterey Bay and was further ignited by caring for her pet fish growing up. During her college career, Kelsey interned at the Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center in Hilo, working with octopus, sturgeon and urchins. From this experience, she rechanneled her interest in Marine Science toward sustainable aquaculture and the importance such studies has had on Hawaiian history. Post-graduation she took a job at a commercial scale mariculture facility in Kona as a technician, cultivating marine organisms for food and training in husbandry. The knowledge and experience she gained at that facility helped her transition into her role at Hualalai as the Marine Husbandry Specialist in 2014. To further her knowledge and skills, Kelsey also received her certification in Veterinary Assisting in 2018.
January and February have been busy months on the Big Island, showcasing the rich cultural history of Hawaii. January was MUʻUMUʻU month, and February brought the Cherry Blossom Festival in Waimea. February is also: Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Language Month. Here are some shots taken by the Holman Ohana:
Photo by David Taran
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