Kaulauo - Ulua Beach Mokapu Wailea Maui Hawaii
by Sharon Mau
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Kaulauo - Ulua Beach Mokapu Wailea Maui Hawaii
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Sharon Mau
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Kaula'uo - Ulua Beach Mōkapu Wailea Maui Hawaii
Ulua is the name of one of the most popular Hawaiian game fish . the crevalle fish. Ulua is an abbreviated version of Ke One Ulua.
"Not so long ago in history the birds would feed mauku, upcountry on the mountain near Kula, then return to Mōkapu at night. Kolea is Hawaiian name for Pacific golden plover. Seabirds spend most of their time in the air or on the water. Most have waterproof feathers, slim, pointed wings, and webbed feet. They eat fish, squid, shellfish, or crustaceans like krill and crab. Many seabirds mate for life and lay just one egg a year. Young seabirds fly over the ocean for years before they return to land to nest.
Although shorebirds spend most of their lives on land, they fly long distances over the ocean each time they migrate from their breeding grounds to their wintering grounds. There are about 35 shorebird species that can be found in Hawaii. Only one of these, the endangered Hawaiian Stilt, does not migrate.
Shorebirds feed on a variety of creatures, including insects and small invertebrates, particularly crustaceans. Larger shorebirds may also eat small reptiles, amphibians, and rodents. Shorebirds breed in a variety of ways. Some have a single mate and others have more than one mate. Some also breed in small colonies.
A Special Shorebird: Kolea
"Every year, kolea embark on an amazing journey flying south from Alaska to places like Hawaii. They fly up to 3,500 miles non-stop. In Alaska, they breed and nest in diverse habitats such as tundra while feeding on insects and worms. They begin their migration to warmer weather around August, with adults arriving first, followed by juveniles. Here in Hawaii, you may see kolea on rooftops or feeding in grassy areas. Beginning in late February, kolea molt and their golden winter plumage is replaced by darker summer breeding colours. Today all migratory shorebirds (and seabirds) are protected by state and federal laws.
The word Mōkapu is an abbreviated version of Moku Kapū meaning sacred island. Prior to World War II Mōkapu was a small offshore rock island. Seabirds such as the Kolea gathered on it in the evening. The flocks were immense. During the war however the rock island was almost entirely destroyed by explosives. All that remains to be seen of Mōkapu Island today are rocks emerging from the surface of the ocean. Like Mōkapu, many South Maui islets were blown to bits during WWII combat training exercises."
The ancient Hawaiian name for this beach is Kaula'uo . .
Wailea Maui Hawaii
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April 17th, 2016
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