Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
A Sanctuary for Seabirds (and People) August is my favorite time of year to visit Goat Island (Mokuauia Island) in Laie. That’s when you can find newly hatched Wedge-tailed shearwater chicks. Shearwaters are a type of seabird that nest in burrows underground and their chicks look like little gray puff balls (as in super cute). […]
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The Tour Guide When I was young(er) and full of energy I was a tour guide for Oahu Nature Tours. Being a tour guide sounds like a fun job. In reality, navigating a bulky tour bus in hectic Waikiki traffic while talking over a headset was a bit more than I could handle. During the […]
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Ocean Safety the Fun Way I’m excited to share this Keiki Monday with you because it’s a good one. A friend told me about Na Kama Kai which is an ocean safety and conservation education organization for kids. It’s a brilliant concept. You protect what you love and getting kids out on the water inspires […]
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A Toddler Adventureland on Oahu The trip to Heeia Pier wasn’t exactly planned. We were enjoying a Jamba Juice following a well-child checkup at the doctor’s office (meaning shots and many fat tears). As we slurped the last of our drinks, I noticed with dismay that we had an hour until nap time. The kids […]
The Byodo-In Temple – A peaceful retreat The Byodo-In Temple is a tranquil haven nestled on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Surrounded by lush greenery and a koi-filled pond, this stunning replica of a 900-year-old Japanese temple is a place of quiet […]
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Do you have a train lover in your family? I sure do, although he’s a generalist. Any type of vehicle from surfboard to space shuttle is fascinating and wonderful. At some point, I heard there was a historic train on Oahu. Actually, the words that stuck in my head were “2 hour long ride” and […]
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A Family-Friendly Waterfall Hike in Oahu Hamama Falls lies at the back of Waihee Valley on the windward side of Oahu. My introduction to this hike with through my baby hui. At around 3 miles round-trip, it was slow going with a group of toddlers, but they were in high spirits and we slowly made […]
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I was honored when Make-A-Wish Hawaii contacted me and asked if I would photograph a special wish. I think it’s a great program and I was more than happy to help! Chase had a very cool, very specific wish – to have a WWII fighter jet experience. Stephanie was coordinating the wish and as she […]
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Bathtub Beach: The Best Baby Beach on Oʻahu (Yes, It Lives Up to the Name) If you’ve ever tried to enjoy a beach day with a toddler, you know the dream: soft sand, calm water, and absolutely zero rogue waves knocking your baby over like a clumsy golden retriever. Enter: Bathtub Beach in Lāʻie, arguably […]
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TL;DR Discover Waialeʻe Beach on Oʻahu’s North Shore — a hidden, toddler-friendly gem protected by a natural lava shelf. Calm, shallow, and perfect for shell hunting or sea-glass collecting, this little-known spot offers a peaceful family escape from the island’s famous surf. Playing Tourist on Oahu Holly knows every nook and cranny on Oahu. Once […]
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