Author Archives: Sebastian Marquez

Snapshot: Wao Ilima

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Sebastian Marquez

Here in Hawaii, it is said that the upland forest is called the wao akua: the realm of the gods. Few people entered the forests. Where people did live was called the wao kanaka: the realm of man. But I … Continue reading →

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Clermontia of O’ahu

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Sebastian Marquez

    For me, seeing things side by side can really help clarify things. Here are the leaves of the different ‘Oha wai known with certainty from O’ahu. From left to right: Clermontia kakeana, Clermontia oblongifolia and Clermontia perscifolia. The leaves … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Sites and Sights seen on the Trails

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Sebastian Marquez

The new year is always a good time for reflection. I have realized how much I’ve been hiking over the past few years. And I’ve been blessed to see really cool things on these excursions. Bottom line, even with close … Continue reading →

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Snapshot: Giant golden-crowned flying fox

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Sebastian Marquez

Ang laki itong paniki! Although, I guess I can’t say for certain if this is the local name for the Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus). Where my parents are from, paniki just means bat. Anywho, I just wanted to … Continue reading →

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Snapshot: The Reconquista

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Sebastian Marquez

  What does the Spanish reconquering of the Iberian Peninsula have to do with theBus #65? To those of you that follow my blog, you’ll notice that I have a predilection for ending my posts on a positive, hopeful note. The challenges to … Continue reading →

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The mighty, mighty strand flora

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Sebastian Marquez

If the native plants of Hawai’i are thought to be weak, defenseless plants that are helpless in the face of invasive onslaught… the plants of the strand community did not get that memo. Many beach areas in the islands still … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #23: Lobelia gaudichaudii

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Sebastian Marquez

Lobelia gaudichaudii Conservation Status: Endangered Distribution: O’ahu (Southern Ko’olau mountains) Date photographed: 12/8/2012 Ease of viewing: Difficult *Identification: Form– Stems woody, 3-10 dm long, dense apical rosette of leaves. Leaves– oblanceolate to oblong, 8-19 cm long, 1.3-2.8 cm wide, midrib … Continue reading →

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Snapshot: The show goes on…

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Sebastian Marquez

  I should just rename this blog the Konahuanui Report. I still have a busy work schedule; yet the few times that I have been able to hike have been back to the top of the Ko’olaus. There’s a method … Continue reading →

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Snapshot: Megalagrion

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Sebastian Marquez

    Coming across endemic fauna is always a highlight of any hike. Along the trail was a rather nice amount of Hawaiian damselflies (Megalagrion spp). I’m thinking male and female, though it could be sympatric species. My guess is … Continue reading →

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Snapshot: iPad Doodles

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Sebastian Marquez

So, I’ve been messing around with one of those painting apps for the iPad. It’s good fun even if my efforts are a bit amatuerish. Anyway, if conservation is successful here on O’ahu, this is a sight I would hope to … Continue reading →

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