Palila Discovery Trail Birding Day Tour with Jack Jeffrey
A private birding and bird photography day focused on Palila and dry Mamane-Naio forest birds on Mauna Kea.
About this tour
Jack Jeffrey's tour information lists birding and photography tours to the Palila Discovery Trail on Mauna Kea. This high-elevation dry forest habitat is important for Palila, a critically endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper associated with Mamane trees.
The route is a slower-paced birding outing through Mamane-Naio forest, with additional native species possible depending on the day. The final route, access and target priorities will be confirmed after enquiry.
This tour listing keeps Jack's direct contact and source links internal while routing traveller enquiries through BirdWatch.info.
Guides
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Meet at the confirmed pickup or access point, then bird the Palila Discovery Trail area at an easy pace. The day focuses on Palila and high-elevation native dry forest species, with time for photography and careful observation where conditions allow.
Locations & map
- Palila Discovery Trail - Hawaii Island United States (High-elevation Mamane-Naio dry forest on Mauna Kea, around 7,400 ft elevation.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Custom birding and bird photography tours are arranged by request; Palila and other high-elevation species depend on cur
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 or locally suitable vehicle Vehicle, access route and meeting point will be confirmed after enquiry. | Meet: Hilo-area pickup may be available; Kona-side guests may meet at an agreed Saddle Road or Mauna Kea access point. | Pickup: Hilo-area pickup may be available; Kona-side guests may meet at an agreed Saddle Road or Mauna Kea access point.
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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.