Bird Walks
Hawaiʻi Audubon Society offers a selection of bird walks and tours upon request with 3-4 people.
Please keep in mind that most events are organized by volunteers and their availability may vary throughout the year.
For scheduled events, visit our events calendar.
A waiver is required for all participants. Please return the completed waiver form to office@hiaudubon.org before the tour or bring it along to the site. Download waiver form here.
Oahu
Hamakua Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
Tours available on request with 3-4 people.
Come see ‘ae’o (stilts), ‘alae’ula (gallinules), ‘alae ke’oke’o (coots) and other waterbirds at the Hamakua Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary on the island of O’ahu. Learn about these endangered birds and about the Kawainui – Hamakua Marsh.
Email Colleen Soares, your guide, at csoares48@gmail.com for additional information and to reserve your space.
Kawainui Marsh, Kailua
Tours are available on request with 3-4 people.
Join HAS for a walk through Kawainui Marsh. Wear walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and hat. Walk will finish by noon. We will walk the 3 mile, round trip, paved levee. No elevation gain and no cover from the sun. Kawainui Marsh State Wildlife Sanctuary in Kailua is 830 acres, the largest remaining freshwater wetland in the state of Hawaiʻi. The Kawainui and Hāmākua Marsh Complex has been designated as a Ramsar Convention Wetland of International Importance especially for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands for waterfowl habitat. The Kawainui levee is a 6,300 foot earthen berm and concrete wall that runs along Kawainui Stream. The levee was constructed in 1966 by the Army Corps of Engineers to protect the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Kailua from flooding. The trail through the marsh offers beautiful views of the Ko’olau Mountains. This protected area is a haven for native birds and wildlife, such as the federally endangered waterbirds Hawaiian Stilt (aeʻo), Hawaiian Gallinule (ʻalae ʻula), and Hawaiian Coot (ʻalae keʻokeʻo).
Email Colleen Soares, your guide, at csoares48@gmail.com for additional information and to reserve your space.
‘Aiea Loop Trail, Honolulu
Tours are available on request with 3-4 people.
Join HAS for a walk through upper-elevation forest. One of the best trails for upper-elevation forest on O‘ahu where it is possible to see ‘apapane and ‘amakihi. Other birds include Japanese Bush-warbler and White-rumped Shama. Plants may include ‘ohi‘a, koa, ‘olapa, and ‘ie‘ie. About five miles round trip. Walk may finish by one pm.
Email Colleen Soares, your guide, at csoares48@gmail.com for additional information and to reserve your space.
Big Island
Nicole and Mike Carion of Kailua-Kona have been planning outings on Big Island.
Check out our events page (look for the events labeled “Big Island”) and/or join their Facebook group: Hawaii Audubon, Big Island Hui for scheduled events.
Contact Mike and Nicole for more information about bird opportunities on the Big Island: Mpcarion@gmail.com