Dragon or leopard moray eel (Enchelycore pardalis ). A uniquely patterned nocturnal eel with “horns”. [Kahekili Beach, Lahaina, HI]
Black-crowned or black-capped heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). A type of night heron. [Lahaina, Maui, HI]
Nene or Hawaiian goose (Branta sandivicensis). An endangered species of brant goose. [Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, Maui, HI]
Hawaiian coot (Fulica alai). An endemic species of rail showing lobate toes unique to coots. [Kealia Pond NWR, Kihei, HI]
Maui parrotbill or kiwikiu (Pseudonestor xanthophrys). A critically endangered finch being raised in a sanctuary. [Maui Forest Bird Sanctuary, Makawao, HI]
Haleakala volcano. Scenic view from the summit. [Haleakala NP, Makawao, HI]
Haleakala silversword (Argyroxiphium sandwicense macrocephalum). An endemic plant that grows only on the slopes of Halakeala volcano. [Haleakala NP, Makawao, HI]
Hawaiian black-necked stilt (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni). A shorebird with the longest leg-length-to-height ratio of any bird. [Kealia Pond NWR, Kihei, HI]
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). Two turtles hovering to be cleaned by tangs. [Mala Wharf, Lahaina, HI]
Hawaiian swimming crab (Charybdis hawaiiensis). An endemic species of swimming crab, with paddles at the end of rear legs. [Kahekili Beach, Lahaina, HI]
Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus). A type of requiem shark. [First Cathedral, Lanai, HI]