Post by imperialbirders on Mar 8, 2020 13:56:29 GMT -8
The Kolea (Hawaiian name for the Pacific Golden Plover) are beginning to change from winter plumage colours to summer colours here on the Big Island of Hawaii. They are preparing for their long flights to their nesting grounds in Siberia and Alaska.
Here are photos of the two phases
Winter plumage
Kolea Pacific Golden Plover Waikoloa Beach Big Island of Hawaii by Imperial Birders, on Flickr
Summer Plumage 8 March 2020
Kolea (Pacific Golden Plover) Hawaii, Hawaii by Imperial Birders, on Flickr
Summer Plumage 8 March 2020
Kolea (Pacific Golden Plover) Hawaii, Hawaii by Imperial Birders, on Flickr
Here are photos of the two phases
Winter plumage
Kolea Pacific Golden Plover Waikoloa Beach Big Island of Hawaii by Imperial Birders, on FlickrSummer Plumage 8 March 2020
Kolea (Pacific Golden Plover) Hawaii, Hawaii by Imperial Birders, on FlickrSummer Plumage 8 March 2020
Kolea (Pacific Golden Plover) Hawaii, Hawaii by Imperial Birders, on Flickr