Hawai'i Birds (June 2006)

From the graceful seabirds at Kilauea Point and the precious honeycreepers of the Alaka‘i Swamp to the windswept plains of Kohala and the native forest of Mauna Kea, Hawai‘i is home to some of the rarest and most beautiful birds in the world. Assembled from crisp digital footage, this video presents over 80 species. It is accompanied by the music of gifted slack key artists Paul Togioka and Hal Kinnaman and is appropriate for both the visiting birder seeking to identify our local birds and as a relaxation video for those who simply enjoy the diverse avifauna of The Hawaiian Islands. Playing time 35 min.

"...the best Hawaiian bird footage I have ever seen"
- Tom Coffman, PBS, documentarian
"The close-up imagery of the birds moving about is spectacular"
- Dr. Robert Pyle, Bishop Museum

This video is available in DVD-R format for $25. E-mail Jim for details.
Also available locally at Kilauea Point NWR and at the Koke'e Natural History Museum.

Available online at The American Birding Association, Hawaii Forest & Trail, Spantech Webstore and the Hawaii Natural History Association

Birds of the Rainforest (2001)

This narrated documentary takes you on a journey that ventures far into the remote valleys of the Alaka'i Wilderness Preserve. It is a Survey of Kauai's precious forest birds, from their discovery to their current status. Stunning digital footage is accompanied by the calls and songs of nearly every endemic forest bird still residing in the Alaka'i swamp, including the songs of the critically endangered 'O'o, 'O'u, and Kamao. Birders will find this video and indispensable guide to the location and identification of Kauai's native forest birds. Playing time: 26 min.

This video is available in DVD-R format.
Available locally at the Koke'e Natural History Museum.
Available online from the The American Birding Association.