Maui wildlife refuge allows water birds to thrive

By Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 25, 2012

~~<p>When Glynnis Nakai says Maui's Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is for the birds, she means it in a good way.</p>
<p>"It was established in 1992 to protect the endangered aeo (Hawaiian stilt) and alae keokeo (Hawaiian coot) and their wetland habitat," said Nakai, who has served as the refuge's manager for 14 1&frasl;2 years. "December through April is the most exciting time of the year for visitors because it's when we host as many as 30 species of water birds."</p>
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When Glynnis Nakai says Maui's Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is for the birds, she means it in a good way.

"It was established in 1992 to protect the endangered aeo (Hawaiian stilt) and alae keokeo (Hawaiian coot) and their wetland habitat," said Nakai, who has served as the refuge's manager for 14 1⁄2 years. "December through April is the most exciting time of the year for visitors because it's when we host as many as 30 species of water birds." Login for more...