Apr 26

Recently my husband and I flew to Kauai for 6 days for a company event. This was my first trip to Kauai and I already knew this island was not as developed as the other island for tourists.  It is famous for all the chickens on the island that roam everywhere. These are Red Jungle Fowl and the roosters are bright and beautiful. It is also baby season so little ones were running around everywhere.  This island quickly became my favorite due to the beauty and wildlife.

Kauai has some great places to stay and many activities. The hotel we stayed at was so beautiful with a water area filled with Koi. We were there with numerous people we knew and most of them were doing the normal activities people go to this island for…zip lining, helicopter ride, snorkeling and kayaking.

The hotel had three Nene’s (goose) which is the Hawaiian state bird that is endangered. Also two Black Headed Swans not native to Kauai at all. One of the swans and myself visited twice a day. A gentle and charming creature that would lower its head and make a noise every time I said how beautiful he/she was.

Can’t say I knew anyone else there who was as excited about the animal life (except for some friends) as I was especially the birds. I found a small Hawaii bird book that became my bible during this time and I made a list of what birds I wanted to see while I was there.
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