Northern Cardinal (male), Kilauea Point, Kauai

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands, USA (September 2015)

Northern Cardinal is a native bird species of North America. It was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands in 1929. This image was taken from outside the Refuge near the entrance gate at around 8:00 am. The Refuge is open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The entrance fee is $5. Outside of opening hours, the Point and the Lighthouse together with circling sea birds can be viewed from near the gate.

For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) / Internet Bird Collection
Northern Cardinal / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) / ARKive

Shooting Time 08:06
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1000
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 800