The Keawe Street Canal kōlea's breeding plumage is getting blacker every day. Almost time for him to head north for the summer. He's gotta get serious over the next week about bulking up for the long flight back to Alaska! #kōlea #PacificGoldenPlover #Hawaii

Mug: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Kahuku Unit Bring a touch of the diverse landscapes and peaceful beauty of the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Kahuku Unit to your morning. This hand-thrown Deneen Pottery mug features a gorgeous medallion showca...

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Bring a touch of the diverse landscapes & peaceful beauty of the #HVNP Kahuku Unit to your morning. Hand-thrown Deneen Pottery mug features the backdrop of Puʻu o Lokuana cinder cone & two iconic species: the #kōlea (Pacific golden plover) and the ʻio (Hawaiian #hawk).

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Male Pacific golden plover in breeding plumage.

I took that other kōlea photo last week. Wonder whether this guy is one of those; if so, his tux (breeding plumage) came in even darker over the weekend! 😬 Still needs to plump up for the great migration, though. #hawaii #plover #kōlea

Two kōlea (Pacific golden plovers) on a lawn.

Kinda suspicious seeing two male #kōlea in such close quarters, seemingly ignoring each other. 👀

I’m so bummed to see so much tuxedo action already, signaling that they’ll depart for Alaska soon. Feels like they just got here! #plover #hawaii