Great photos from my visit to Keālia Pond.
Located east of Maalaea Harbor between the towns of Maalaea and Kihei, one can find Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. The Pond is a 691-acre coastal salt marsh doubling as a bird sanctuary, home to over 30 species of birds. Shorebirds, migratory fowls, and the endangered Hawaiian stilt. It became a national wildlife refuge in 1992.
Its Boardwalk was opened to the public, and a small lot in 2009 for education via observation.
Located nearby are two popular beaches, Maalaea Beach and Sugar Beach.
Picture time
Below are some of the pics I took during my visit to the Pond.
Suppose you are ever in Maui and have some free time. Check out Keālia Pond and enjoy the breeze.
A photographers playground
Nature enthusiasts and photographers will love Keālia Pond, especially if you are into birds.
This salt crust is what the area typically looks like in the summer when the Pond’s water level is at its lowest.
Brackish water is water that is both salt water mixed with fresh water, often seen at river deltas around the world. Many ocean-side ponds are composed of this type of water.
Even on the drier side of the island, one can still witness all of nature’s beauty. Maui is a fantastic place, with plenty of biomes on such a small island. Truly a great escape; remember that when in Maui, pay a visit to Keālia Pond and appreciate our nature. Plan to spend at least an hour here unless you go to the adjacent beach. Short enough for a lovely morning or an afternoon visit.
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