Tuesday, December 30, 2014

First Snow Bird

A L O H A !

Kolea 

 is the Hawaiian name for 

 the Pacific Golden Plover.

 From Alaska to Hawaii 

 non-stop, 3000 miles

 of open ocean. . . .

 Winter spent eating in Hawaii 

 then back to Alaska. . . 

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Linking to

Happy New Year!

                             cloudia

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21 comments:

  1. mickDecember 30, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    Great photo of the Pacific Golden Plover. We see them down here in Australia also.

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  2. CloudiaDecember 30, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    Aloha, Mate!

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  3. TexWisGirlDecember 30, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    adorable plover!

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  4. CloudiaDecember 30, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    Hey, Tex!

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  5. William KendallDecember 30, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    Very pretty!

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  6. eViL pOp TaRtDecember 30, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    I enjoyed seeing the Pacific Golden Plover. He must need a nap and a mojito!

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  7. Grand CrapaudDecember 30, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    Impressive bird!

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  8. CloudiaDecember 30, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    thanks!

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  9. TeresaDecember 30, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    Wow!! That bird is amazing! Glad it is safe in Hawaii for the winter :)

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  10. Siddhartha JoshiDecember 30, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    Nice shot!

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  11. magiceyeDecember 30, 2014 at 11:54 PM

    Wow that is some winging!!

    Namaste /\ from Mumbai
    Aloha!!

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  12. 21 WitsDecember 31, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    Just imagine the sights that they see!

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  13. betty-NZDecember 31, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    What an amazing bird! Lovely photo.

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  14. Elephant's ChildDecember 31, 2014 at 12:52 AM

    Feathered enchantment.

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  15. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerDecember 31, 2014 at 2:25 AM

    What a journey!
    Duncan In Kuantan

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  16. Margaret Birding For PleasureDecember 31, 2014 at 2:37 AM

    Beautiful plumage. May I wih you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR

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  17. Adam JonesDecember 31, 2014 at 3:42 AM

    A great bird and what a journey.

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  18. orvokkiDecember 31, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    Happy new year to you, Claudia.

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  19. eileeninmdDecember 31, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    I would love to see this Golden Plover! Great shot, Cloudia. Wishing you all the best in 2015! Happy New Year!

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  20. RohrerbotDecember 31, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    What a wonderful bird to spot! I have yet to find this beauty! Happy New Year!

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  21. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.comDecember 31, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    great shot! Phyllis

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