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Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge

19.79172 , -155.32128

United States of America (USA)

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were changed by Jack Jeffrey : 19.7917/-155.3213 (2023-05-15 22:21:09 )

Coordinates were set by Jack Jeffrey : 19.7643/-155.3230 (2023-05-15 21:46:50 )

Site name was set by Jack Jeffrey as "Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge" (2023-05-15 21:46:50 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis)
Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius)
Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus)
Hawaii Elepaio (Chasiempis sandwichensis)
Omao (Myadestes obscurus)
Apapane (Himatione sanguinea)
Iiwi (Drepanis coccinea)
Akiapolaau (Hemignathus wilsoni)
Hawaii Amakihi (Chlorodrepanis virens)
Hawaii Creeper (Loxops mana)
Hawaii Akepa (Loxops coccineus)

Iiwi (Drepanis coccinea) was added by Lance Tanino (2023-06-25 03:45:15)

Apapane (Himatione sanguinea) was added by Lance Tanino (2023-06-25 03:44:58)

Akiapolaau (Hemignathus wilsoni) was added by Lance Tanino (2023-06-25 03:44:44)

Omao (Myadestes obscurus) was added by Lance Tanino (2023-06-25 03:44:16)

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) was added by Lance Tanino (2023-06-25 03:44:03)

Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis) was added by Lance Tanino (2023-06-25 03:43:23)

Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius) was added by Lance Tanino (2023-06-25 03:43:08)

Hawaii Elepaio (Chasiempis sandwichensis) was added by Lance Tanino (2023-06-25 03:42:49)

Hawaii Amakihi (Chlorodrepanis virens) was added by Lance Tanino (2023-06-25 03:42:34)

Hawaii Creeper (Loxops mana) was added by Lance Tanino (2023-06-25 03:42:21)

Hawaii Akepa (Loxops coccineus) was added by Jack Jeffrey (2023-05-15 22:19:09)

  • Timing and strategy

Any time of year is good for birding but breeding season for most species is November thru May 

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• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Jack Jeffrey on 2023-05-15 22:09
Any time of year is good for birding but breeding season for most species is November thru May 
  • How to get there

Access to Hakalau Forest NWR is closed to the public.  Access is only through permitted guides. 

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Jack Jeffrey on 2023-05-15 22:17
Access to Hakalau Forest NWR is closed to the public.  Access is only throught permitted through permitted guides. 
Edited by Jack Jeffrey on 2023-05-15 22:17
Access to Hakalau Forest NWR is closed to the public.  Access is only throught permitted guides. 
Edited by Jack Jeffrey on 2023-05-15 22:11
Access is closed to the public.  Access is only throught permitted guides. 

Access to Hakalau Forest is only through permitted guides.  Contact the following for fees and information. 

Jack Jeffrey/Hawaii Birds LLC 

Email: JJeffHawaii@gmail.com

Phone: 808-964-3535

Website JackJeffreyPhoto.com 

Hawaii Forest and Trail

Email: info@hawaii-forest.com

Phone 808-300-5966

Website: www.hawaii-forest.com

Lance Tanino: Hawaii Bird Guide LLC 

Email: manubirding@gmail.com

Phone: 808-495-6545 (text)

Website: www.hawaiibirdingguide.com

Mandy Talpas

808-373-6364

HAWAII BIRD TOURS

http://HawaiiBirdTours.com

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
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Edited by Lance Tanino on 2024-03-20 03:19
Access to Hakalau Forest is only through permitted guides.  Contact the following for fees and information.  Jack Jeffrey/Hawaii Birds LLC  Email: JJeffHawaii@gmail.com Phone: 808-964-3535 Website JackJeffreyPhoto.com  Hawaii Forest and Trail Email: info@hawaii-forest.com Phone 808-300-5966 Website: www.hawaii-forest.com Lance Tanino: Hawaii Bird Guide LLC  Email: manubirding@gmail.com Phone: 808-495-6545 808-495-6545 (text) Website: www.hawaiibirdingguide.com Mandy Talpas 808-373-6364 HAWAII BIRD TOURS http://HawaiiBirdTours.com
Edited by Lance Tanino on 2024-03-20 03:18
Access to Hakalau Forest is only through permitted guides.  Contact the following for fees and information.  Jack Jeffrey/Hawaii Birds LLC  Email: JJeffHawaii@gmail.com Phone: 808-964-3535 Website JackJeffreyPhoto.com  Hawaii Forest and Trail Email: info@hawaii-forest.com Phone 808-300-5966 Website: www.hawaii-forest.com Lance Tanino: Hawaii Bird Guide Guide LLC  Email: manubirding@gmail.com Phone: 808-495-6545 Website: www.hawaiibirdingguide.com Mandy Talpas 808-373-6364 HAWAII BIRD TOURS http://HawaiiBirdTours.com
Edited by Lance Tanino on 2024-03-20 03:17
Access to Hakalau Forest is only through permitted guides.  Contact the following for fees and information.  Jack Jeffrey/Hawaii Birds LLC  Email: JJeffHawaii@gmail.com Phone: 808-964-3535 Website JackJeffreyPhoto.com  Hawaii Forest and Trail Email: info@hawaii-forest.com Phone 808-300-5966 Website: www.hawaii-forest.com Lance Tanino: Hawaii Birding Bird Guide Email: manubirding@gmail.com Phone: 808-495-6545 Website: www.hawaiibirdingguide.com Mandy Talpas 808-373-6364 HAWAII BIRD TOURS http://HawaiiBirdTours.com
Edited by Lance Tanino on 2024-02-19 01:04
Access to Hakalau Forest is only through permitted guides.  Contact the following for fees and information.  Jack Jeffrey/Hawaii Birds LLC  Email: JJeffHawaii@gmail.com Phone: 808-964-3535 Website JackJeffreyPhoto.com  Hawaii Forest and Trail Email: info@hawaii-forest.com Phone 808-300-5966 Website: www.hawaii-forest.com Lance Tanino: Hawaii Birding Guides Guide Email: manubirding@gmail.com Phone: 808-495-6545 Website: www.hawaiibirdingguide.com Mandy Talpas 808-373-6364 HAWAII BIRD TOURS http://HawaiiBirdTours.com
Edited by Jack Jeffrey on 2023-05-15 22:16
Access to Hakalau Forest is only through permitted guides.  Contact the following for fees and information.  Jack Jeffrey/Hawaii Birds LLC  Email: JJeffHawaii@gmail.com Phone: 808-964-3535 Website JackJeffreyPhoto.com  Hawaii Forest and Trail Email: info@hawaii-forest.com Phone 808-300-5966 Website: www.hawaii-forest.com Lance Tanino: Hawaii Birding Guides Email: manubirding@gmail.com Phone: 808-495-6545 Website: www.hawaiibirdingguide.com Mandy Talpas 808-373-6364 HAWAII BIRD TOURS http://HawaiiBirdTours.com
  • Other attractions

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
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