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Local Birdwatchers
Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away.
Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club.

Initial Last Name Area Available Language
B Rownd Hilo (Hawai'i Island) Anytime English
I live on windward Hawai'i where I spend most of my free time up in the native wilderness above Hilo. I also do a lot of volunteer conservation work, and help with the bird and plant surveys. Information about wilderness access and the native flora and fauna is difficult to find for Hawai'i, so I've been trying to help get some information out there. (the info that isn't supposed to be kept secret, at least) Many of the more interesting places to visit aren't well known. My photo galleries at http://www.pbase.com/bkrownd have a sampling of places I go and things I've found.
J Riggins Kauai Anytime English
I am a federally licensed bird bander and nature photographer. I live on the north shore of Kauai (near Kilauea Lighthouse Refuge and Hanalei Refuge) but on occasion would be available for visits to south and western Kauai (Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Park, etc.). I am old enough that I can no longer do rugged hiking but can point out such areas to you.
H Osterlund Princeville, Kauai Anytime English
The north shore of Kauai has at least one world-renowned site where you can be absolutely guaranteed to see native birdlife year round.
D Kawahara Island of Kaua`i Anytime English
My husband (a science teacher who used to teach a bird course for Hawaii Pacific University's 'Elderhostel' classes here on Kaua`i) & I would like to help a visitor interested in Kaua`i birds, whether native or introduced, forest, lowland, or seabirds. Should you want to bird and get married in Hawaii Birdingpal Rev. Dawn Kawahara will be happy to perform the ceremony. - TropicBird Weddings & Celebrations (simple & affordable outdoor weddings and vow renewal ceremonies) http://www.weddingservicekauai.com/
P Taylor Honolulu, Oahu Anytime English
Since 2004 I've been working with endangered birds on the Big Island, Maui, and now Oahu. Last year I began working for the Army as a natural resource biologist. Working for the military allows me access to higher elevation areas, where native bird species can be found on Oahu. I have no problem taking visitors to these sites who are looking for Oahu endemics.
S Reilly Honolulu, O'ahu Weekend
K Swindle Honolulu, O'ahu Anytime English
some Spanish
While my job usually precludes me from meeting with pals in person, it does keep me up to date on local birds and I'm familiar with good spots on all main Hawaiian Islands, and can pass on that info via email. Aloha.
A Dapkins Hickam AFB (Honolulu), O'ahu Anytime English
A Kaohelaulii O'ahu Anytime

Professional Guides
If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services.

Initial Last Name Area Available Language
C Berg Kauai Anytime English
I went with Carl on Sunday 28th of June 2009. We spent 4 hours together (50 USD per hour) and saw lots of good species like Hawaiian Goose, H. Coot, H. Duck, H. Moorhen (subspecies), H. Stilt, Black Noddy, White and Red-tailed Tropicbird, Laysan Albatross, Red-footed Boobie, Great Frigatebird. While some of them are easy to find on your own for other you need a guide to find them if your time is limited. I very much enjoyed his company and his broad knowledge on H. natural history. Regards Roland Holz, Germany buddi-houtje(AT)web.de
D Kuhn Waimea Anytime English/Spanish
German

Local Information
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Last update 25/10/2009