The Pacific Golden Plover (Kolea) by Punaguy
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This little guy is one of the fastest little birds around. I caught him taking a breather...
Thanks for having a peek and indulging me as I try shooting different subjects..Aloha to Everyone!
The Pacific Golden Plover
(Pluvialis dominica fulva)
Kolea (KO-LAY-UH) is the Hawaiian name for this migratory bird from Alaska. It breeds along the coast of Western Alaska and Siberia. It spends its winters in Hawaii and in places throughout the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. The kolea's plumage changes color during spring time in Hawaii. The top is black with white and golden, yellow spots.
The Koleas arrive in Hawaii around August. The plumage during the summer months are different. The bottom is white instead of black and the upper parts are spotted with gray and gold. Their eyes are large but dark. They have short bills and long, gray to black legs. The Kolea grows to be 11 inches tall.
The Kolea can cover the distance from it's breeding grounds in Alaska to Hawaii in an amazing 2 days, averaging 60 mph. This little bird is my hero. I can barely make it to Alaska in two days by airplane.
Comments (24)
thevolunteer
Cute little guy, or gal. Colors are beautiful. Aloha
GiMi53
Fantastic DOF : perfect capture ! very well done ! :~)
Zacko
Impressive capture my friend!!! Simply perfect if you ask me!!! Like that big fat frame around it as well. Enjoy your day #:o)
sharky_
Beautiful capture of this bird. Fast but not fst enought for Dave and his new lens. Most Beautiful and much more. Excellent Job my friend. Aloha
kimariehere
what a beautiful and remarkable bird.. outstanding image.. and wonderful!!... love it!!
CDBrugg
lovely one!
tvernuccio
Whoo-hoo!!!! I can't believe you caught this guy!!!!!!!!!! that's amazing! you did one helluva a job too because it's PERFECT!!! way to go!!!!
KiwiMiss
Love the yellows. When I first saw the thumb I thought he/she was balancing on one leg! Sounds like you got real lucky with this shot. Excellent
escafeld
Well captured!!!
diomedes66
Lovely little guy, mavvelous control over DOF - well done!
deannemart
Wonderful color not only on the bird, but on the background as well! Great capture!
soulofharmony
beautiful composition and factual account.. excellent pov and clairty of shot...superb vote:)
LICORNEDECRISTAL
excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nasht
Great! perfect shot! Love the blurred background... ;)
Lledeline
Great capture.
ebsmooth
damn Dave!!! this is excellent, color, dof and clarity are exceptional!!! wish i could migrate to Hawaii during the winter...lol!!! outstanding capture my friend!!!!
nongo
Super catch!!!! and what a cool bird!!!!! love the unusual feathers!!!!
blacq_nyght_vampyre
Beautiful capture!!!
bleachfix
This migratory fella really gets around...enjoy reading abt the details of this breed, and the photo/presentation is excellent! []/;^)
TwoPynts
Lovely detail on the feathers, great presentation!
logiloglu
its a wonderful bird.excellent use of DOF. simply perfect shot,David. vote #:O)
jcv2
Incredible how birds can migrate over long distances! Beautiful capture, excellent work!
sossy
what a wonderful and also cute bird! I admire the sharpness of the fantastic details! perfect and beautiful presentation! ;o)))))))))))))))
AgentMai
Is there any subject you cant shoot??? You're multi talented!! Amazing capture Dave, birds are the hardest subject, and this is so clear! The more I look at your work, the angrier I get at my own limitations screams and yells. I'll just have to try harder lol. Excellent portrait =)