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Beach Spider Lily (Hymenocallis littoralis) in Pago Pago, American Samoa
According to the AI I checked with, Here’s why: While other plants like Crinum asiaticum (also known as spider lily) share some similarities, the narrow petals and overall form point more definitively towards Hymenocallis littoralis.
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short-billed dowitcher in Hilo Hawaii
According to the wonderful AI that helps me identify the birds and animals in my photographs: These birds are commonly found in Hawaii during the winter months, as they migrate south from their breeding grounds in the Arctic. They are often seen wading in shallow water or mudflats, probing for food with their long bills.…
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Wandering Tattler in Hilo Hawaii
I asked AI to help identify three photos of the same bird, and really loved it’s answer from the third shot: Here’s why this image is particularly helpful: The combination of these features in all your photos, along with the bird’s behavior and location, makes me confident that this is indeed a Wandering Tattler.
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Nene Geese, also known as Hawaiian Geese (Branta sandvicensis) in Hilo Hawaii at Liliuokalani Garden
According to the wonderful AI that helped me identify the animals in my photographs: They are endemic to the Hawaiian islands, meaning they are found nowhere else in the world. They are a type of goose with a distinctive black face and head, with buff cheeks and a striped neck. They are the rarest goose…
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Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola) in Hilo Hawaii
I asked AI for a helping hand, it came up with Saffron Finch, Here’s why: While it’s possible it could be a similar species like a Yellow Warbler, the orange on the face and the location make the Saffron Finch the most likely identification.
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A Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) in Honolulu, Hawaii
Per AI: Here’s how you can tell:
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Christmas Palm (Adonidia merrillii) in Honolulu, Hawaii
As often as I see palm trees, I rarely see them with the fruits showing, so this felt like a bit of a highlight for me.
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Cattle Egret – near the state Capitol in Honolulu
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Plumeria Flowers photographed in Nawiliwili, Hawaii
This is a Plumeria flower, also known as Frangipani. It’s a very popular flower in tropical regions, especially in Hawaii where it’s often used in leis. Here’s what makes me confident in this identification: There are many different varieties of Plumeria, each with slightly different colors and petal shapes, but the overall characteristics in…