Red-footed boobies, wedge-tailed shearwaters, and pacific golden plovers have two things in common: terrific names, and nesting grounds on the northernmost point of the Hawaiian Islands. Smart birds. The winged creatures have found protection on the 203-acre Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, since 1985. Situated on the dramatic shores of Kauai, the refuge makes a wonderful excursion from the Princeville Resort which lies six miles to the west.
Visitors are free to amble the sanctuary trails on their own, or join in on one of the daily tours lead by knowledgeable volunteer guides. Check out the educational exhibits in the visitor's center, then hike over to the Kilauea Lighthouse, situated within the park, and get a bird's eye view of the nests below. Depending on the time of year, you could spot a humpback whale, monk seal, or a dolphin. And don't miss Hawaii's state bird, the nene, reintroduced to the sanctuary in 1991. This endangered goose is so prized it even has its own crossing signs!
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