Gecko
Gecko Geckos could be the easiest wildlife models. Every time I get close to them, I must make a few clicks. The backlit leaves help increase the drama.
Gecko Geckos could be the easiest wildlife models. Every time I get close to them, I must make a few clicks. The backlit leaves help increase the drama.
On the islands, the Small Indian Mongoose is simply referred to as the Mongoose. Seventy-two of these little critters were brought to the islands in 1883 by sugar cane plantation owners to deal with a rat problem. Although their primary diet consists mostly of insects, they are opportunistic feeders and will eat crabs, frogs, spiders, scorpions, snakes, birds and bird eggs. In their native India, they will even take on a Cobra snake. However, the mongooses (not mongeese) are active during the daylight hours and rats work mostly the night shift. So, the mongooses went after bird eggs; devastating the bird populations on the Big Island. Only the island of Kaua’i is free of mongooses and has a flourishing bird population.
Kilauea On some days the walkabout is more scenic than others. Today is one of those days.
Trail Ends, Today! Today’s walkabout wound around through a forested area and came to an abrupt stop overlooking a hill overgrown with forest.
Seashore Path Another walkabout along the shore provided another opportunity to capture a sunset. You might also notice I brought the heavy iron to capture as good an image as possible.
The Uplands, far different from the seashore and beaches, provides a very stark contrast formed by wind and rain for the landscape photographer. This image was captured in 40 knots winds that ripped through the mountains most of the day. The wind was so strong, it was difficult to stand up straight. Yet, there it was; waiting for a click.
Sunset on the Seashore Another great sunset lights up the seashore. Tonight, I was more careful and did not scrape up my legs trying to find my way back on a dark path.
Gold Dust Day Gecko Landscapes are nice; wildlife is better. Problem is; there’s not much wildlife around here unless you get into the water. Then, when stopping for a rest on tonight’s walkabout, these Geckos were just playing around. At first, they seemed like a nuisance, but then it occurred to me; they are technically, wildlife. They seem to be curious critters and, of course, they’re naturally cute.