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.

Overview

Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary is a 143-acre wetland beside Kahului, designated a state sanctuary in 1951 and a National Natural Landmark in 1971. Bird watching is the main draw: the pond shelters two endangered Hawaiian species, the Hawaiian coot (ʻalae keʻokeʻo) and the Hawaiian stilt (aeʻo), and has hosted rare vagrants including the Belted Kingfisher and Hawaii’s first 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
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted