Category Archives: nature

We Have Babies!

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Mokihana

In 2021, we had a clutch of Violet-Green Swallow babies growing up in their little house. But then horrendous hot weather happened, 112° (44°C), and despite our efforts to save them, they didn’t make it. I was devastated, and for … Continue reading →

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Photos From May 2025

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Mokihana

So sorry for the delay; my computer was in the shop for its update, anden we were without internet for a couple of days. May 13th

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365 Days 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Mokihana

April 21st Close-up of my Christmas/Easter cactus bloom.

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A Bit of 365 Days 2025

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Mokihana

April 16th

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Daffodils

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Mokihana

Growing up in Hawaiʻi, I can’t remember ever hearing or reading about daffodils, and I can’t say when I saw my first one. But after I moved to the mainland, I was hooked. I fell in love with their bright … Continue reading →

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March Photos

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Mokihana

Let’s start off with a video I took of the daily hummingbird. He just sat there for the longest time!

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March 24, 2025

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Mokihana

Today a Cooper’s Hawk decided to check out my bird feeders. I let him stay long enough to get a video of him surveying things. I apologize for the shakiness of the video; I was trying to gently breathe and … Continue reading →

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January 31st

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Mokihana

Today deserves its own page because the fog down in Sunshine Valley was so lovely this morning.

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January 26-30

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Mokihana

January 26th I love watching the Old Faithful webcam! I’m pretty sure this is the Beehive Geyser.

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January 21-25

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Mokihana

January 21st

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