Kaua'i - Day 5

Weather is still overcast and grey.  Although the temperature is quite enjoyable!  And the surf is still high and rough.  We decided to go to the Kilauea lighthouse.

Perched at the northernmost tip of Kauai, the 52-foot Kilauea Lighthouse was built in 1913 as a beacon for traveling ships. Although its light was turned off in the 1970s and has been replaced by an automatic beacon, it still serves as one of the island's most frequented attractions.  The view off the rugged northern coastline and the deep-blue Pacific makes this the perfect vantage point for photos. This is also the location of the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary for seabirds. Signage throughout the refuge identifies the area's bird species, including frigates, shearwaters, boobies and Laysan albatrosses nesting on the property. You’ll see them soar the skies above the refuge, many landing on a small nearby island covered in birds. 

The Albatross are currently returning to nest.  And the Shearwaters are coming out of their nests, which are in holes in the sides of the hills.  I feel very fortunate to be here at this time and witness these happenings!

There are really informative boards around the lighthouse telling you about the different species that inhabit the area.

This guy is trying to figure out what to do now he has left his nest!!!

Perched birds on the side of the cliff