Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary

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Protected coastal wetland and bird sanctuary home to endangered Hawaiian waterbirds and over 90 migratory species.

General Information

Hours:
Daily: Sunrise to sunset
East-side trails open August 31 to March 31 only
Fees:
Free admission
Access restricted to marked trails and viewing areas
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
Kahului (1 mi), Wailuku (3 mi)
Seasons:
Best from September to March (birdwatching season)
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7kzZzZzZzZzZzZzZ9
Website:
dlnr.hawaii.gov/wildlife/sanctuaries/kanaha

From Kahului, HI (1 mi): Head east on Keolani Place, turn right onto Amala Place, and follow signs to the sanctuary parking area near the bird viewing platform.

Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary is a 143-acre (58 ha) wetland in Maui, Hawaii. This waterfowl sanctuary attracts two endangered Hawaiian bird species, the Hawaiian coot ('alae, 'alae ke'oke'o) (Fulica alai) and the Hawaiian stilt (ae'o) (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni). Kanaha Pond was designated a state sanctuary in 1951 and a National Natural Landmark in 1971. The site has hosted numerous vagrant birds, including Gray-tailed Tattler and Belted Kingfisher, as well as Hawaii's first record of Black-tailed Godwit.

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Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted