Bird in a Hole in the Ground

'Ua'U Kani (Wedge Tail Shearwater) is one of many seabirds that nest in holes in the ground

Tons of these nests at Kailua Beach Park.

'Ua'U Kani are really cool birds that use the ground effect to glide across swell faces - similar to foilers!

Shellandria

The kids have been asking to go shelling at Shellandria.  We spent the better part of two hours beachcombing this spot.

The tide was supposed to be low, but it ended up being pretty full.  That prevented us from getting into the lower nooks and crannies.

Noe has been after the really red shells - not sure if there are any in these pictures but that's what we were doing - 

I'm going to have to remember to go here only when it is a full or new moon.  We had lots of fun regardless!  Next post will be same topic, but from Marlon's camera.