Hakalau Forest Native Birds Day Tour with Jack Jeffrey
A full-day native forest birding and bird photography tour to Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge on Hawaii Island with Jack Jeffrey.
About this tour
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge is one of Hawaii Island's premier native forest birding sites and has a high density of native forest birds. Jack Jeffrey leads birding and photography visits to the refuge based on his long experience as a Hawaii bird photographer and retired Hakalau Forest wildlife biologist.
The route starts high on the eastern slopes of Mauna Kea and moves slowly through old-growth rainforest habitat. The tour information notes that guests walk slowly downhill along a rough gravel road, adapting the distance to bird activity and group ability.
This is a tour listing prepared from Jack Jeffrey's tour details. Traveller enquiries route through BirdWatch.info first; Jack's
Birds you can spot
Hemignathus wilsoni
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Loxops mana
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Himatione sanguinea
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Loxops coccineus
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Chlorodrepanis virens
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Chasiempis sandwichensis
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Drepanis coccinea
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Buteo solitarius
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Branta sandvicensis
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Myadestes obscurus
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Asio flammeus sandwichensis
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Meet early at the confirmed pickup or meeting point on Hawaii Island, travel by 4x4 toward Hakalau Forest NWR, then bird slowly from the high-elevation parking area through native rainforest habitat. The route focuses on native Hawaiian forest birds, with walking distance adjusted to bird activity, weather and guest ability.
Locations & map
- Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge - Hawaii Island United States (High-elevation native rainforest on the eastern slopes of Mauna Kea; cool, wet and misty conditions are possible.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Custom birding and bird photography tours are arranged by request. Mornings are generally best, with mist or rain possib
Price: Price on request
Included
- Expert local birding guide - Guided by Jack Jeffrey, retired Hakalau Forest NWR Wildlife Biologist and Hawaii bird photographer.
- Route planning around native birds - Route and pace adjusted to bird activity, weather and guest ability.
- Lunch, drinks and snacks - Listed on Jack's tour information; confirm current details after enquiry.
Not included
- Flights and accommodation - Guests arrange their own travel and lodging.
- Travel insurance and personal expenses - Not included.
- Unconfirmed access or permit costs - Any route-specific costs should be confirmed after enquiry.
Transport & stays
- 4x4 transport Jack's tour information states that 4x4 transportation is provided for birding tours. Pickup or meeting logistics should be confirmed after enquiry. | Meet: Pickup or an agreed meeting point varies by where guests are staying on Hawaii Island; final logistics are confirmed after enquiry. | Pickup: Pickup or an agreed meeting point varies by where guests are staying on Hawaii Island; final logistics are confirmed after enquiry.
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How are enquiries handled?
Use the BirdWatch inquiry form. BirdWatch will route the enquiry to Jack Jeffrey for availability, current price and final logistics.
Are prices and dates fixed?
No fixed public dates or current prices were listed on the tour information. Availability and pricing should be confirmed after enquiry.
Can the gallery be updated?
Gallery photographs show relevant Hawaiian birding subjects and habitats. Image choices and order can be adjusted when the tour is updated.