How Do You See Wildlife In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
Lava flows and volcano views draw visitors to Volcanoes National Park each year. Despite the harsh landscape and dangerous conditions, wildlife exists in the park. An array of mammals, birds and insects call the park home. You may want to read up on some of the endangered species within the park to increase your chances of spotting them in the wild. Find endangered hawksbill turtles in the waters off the island. Halape, Apua Point and Keauhou Beaches serve as nesting points for the turtles, along with several other areas in Hawaii. You can volunteer to help watch the beaches for nesting activity. Listen for native songbirds. Six species of songbirds call the park home including honeycreepers and the Hawaii creeper. Field guides can help you locate these birds around the park. Watch for nene, an endangered Hawaiian goose, in traditional flocking grounds during the summer. Park rangers can guide you to areas where they are likely to be. The nene is Hawaii’s most noticeable large animal n
