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Waikamoi Preserve

Hawaii · Hawaii

ChallengingOfficial Site

Habitat

ForestTropicalMountain

Best Seasons

Spring

Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

March-May

Entrance Fee

Free (reservation required)

Hours

Guided hikes only; advance reservation required through TNC

About This Location

Waikamoi Preserve on Maui's northeastern slope of Haleakala protects over 8,900 acres of native Hawaiian cloud forest managed by The Nature Conservancy. It is the last stronghold for several critically endangered Maui forest birds, including the Kiwikiu (Maui Parrotbill) and Akohekohe (Crested Honeycreeper).

Location

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Notable Species

Kiwikiu Akohekohe Maui Alauahio Apapane Iiwi

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

3/4/2026Mauna Lani--Kalāhuipuaʻa Fishponds (restricted access)2 observed

Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

3/4/2026Holoholokai Beach Park1 observed

Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

3/3/2026Pearl Harbor NWR--Honouliuli Unit (restricted access)6 observed

Ruff

Calidris pugnax

3/3/2026Pearl Harbor NWR--Honouliuli Unit (restricted access)1 observed

Red-billed Tropicbird

Phaethon aethereus

3/3/2026Lana'i Lookout1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

3/3/2026Pearl Harbor NWR--Honouliuli Unit (restricted access)1 observed

Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

3/3/2026Pearl Harbor NWR--Honouliuli Unit (restricted access)8 observed

Tanimbar Corella

Cacatua goffiniana

3/3/2026Corella Spot, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, US (19.707, -155.951)2 observed

Oahu Elepaio

Chasiempis ibidis

3/3/2026Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail2 observed

Akiapolaau

Hemignathus wilsoni

3/3/2026Hakalau Forest NWR--Pua Akala Tract (restricted access)3 observed

Hawaii Creeper

Loxops mana

3/3/2026Hakalau Forest NWR--Pua Akala Tract (restricted access)6 observed

Akiapolaau

Hemignathus wilsoni

3/3/2026Hakalau Forest NWR--Pua Akala Tract (restricted access)3 observed

Hawaii Akepa

Loxops coccineus

3/3/2026Hakalau Forest NWR--Pua Akala Tract (restricted access)6 observed

Akiapolaau

Hemignathus wilsoni

3/3/2026Hakalau Forest NWR--Pua Akala Tract (restricted access)3 observed

Hawaii Akepa

Loxops coccineus

3/3/2026Hakalau Forest NWR--Pua Akala Tract (restricted access)6 observed

Akiapolaau

Hemignathus wilsoni

3/3/2026Hakalau Forest NWR--Pua Akala Tract (restricted access)3 observed

Hawaii Akepa

Loxops coccineus

3/3/2026Hakalau Forest NWR--Pua Akala Tract (restricted access)6 observed

Hawaii Akepa

Loxops coccineus

3/3/2026Hakalau Forest NWR--Pua Akala Tract (restricted access)6 observed

Hawaii Creeper

Loxops mana

3/3/2026Hakalau Forest NWR--Pua Akala Tract (restricted access)6 observed

Hawaii Creeper

Loxops mana

3/3/2026Hakalau Forest NWR--Pua Akala Tract (restricted access)6 observed

Recent Observations

Red Junglefowl

Lotus Hotel

3/4/2026

5 birds

Short-eared Owl

Saddle Rd, Kamuela US-HI 19.83736, -155.64194

3/4/2026

2 birds

Common Myna

Kahako

3/4/2026

20 birds

Zebra Dove

Kahako

3/4/2026

3 birds

Rose-ringed Parakeet

Kahako

3/4/2026

30 birds

Spotted Dove

Kahako

3/4/2026

12 birds

House Finch

Kahako

3/4/2026

2 birds

Common Waxbill

Kahako

3/4/2026

1 birds

Java Sparrow

Kahako

3/4/2026

1 birds

Indian Peafowl

Kahako

3/4/2026

4 birds

House Sparrow

Kahako

3/4/2026

12 birds

Red-whiskered Bulbul

Kahako

3/4/2026

3 birds

Western Cattle-Egret

Kahako

3/4/2026

3 birds

Red-vented Bulbul

Kahako

3/4/2026

5 birds

Northern Cardinal

Kahako

3/4/2026

2 birds

Rock Pigeon

Kahako

3/4/2026

29 birds

White-rumped Shama

Kahako

3/4/2026

1 birds

Pacific Golden-Plover

Kahako

3/4/2026

2 birds

Red-crested Cardinal

Kahako

3/4/2026

8 birds

Laysan Albatross

Princeville Neighborhood (General)

3/3/2026

1 birds

Birding Tips

1
Access is restricted; join a Nature Conservancy guided hike
2
These are among the rarest birds on Earth; savor every sighting

Amenities

Trails

Nearby Attractions

Haleakala National Park

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Waikamoi Preserve for birding?▼

The best months to visit Waikamoi Preserve for birding are March-May. The best seasons are Spring.

What birds can I see at Waikamoi Preserve?▼

Notable species at Waikamoi Preserve include Kiwikiu, Akohekohe, Maui Alauahio, Apapane, Iiwi. The area supports forest, tropical, mountain habitats.

How difficult is birding at Waikamoi Preserve?▼

Birding at Waikamoi Preserve is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.

Is there an entrance fee at Waikamoi Preserve?▼

The entrance fee at Waikamoi Preserve is Free (reservation required). Hours: Guided hikes only; advance reservation required through TNC.

What amenities are available at Waikamoi Preserve?▼

Waikamoi Preserve offers the following amenities: Trails.