Puʻu Waʻawaʻa

Stay on the trail; the restoration work is fragile and off-trail walking damages recovering habitat. Do not collect plants of any kind — uhiuhi and other native dryland species are rare and protected. No fires, no smoking; the dry vegetation is extremely fire-vulnerable. Bring water; the terrain is dry and exposed. Best birding at dawn — start early and be quiet on the trail. The ʻio, the Hawaiian hawk, has cultural significance in Hawaiian tradition as a symbol of aliʻi authority; observe respectfully and do not pursue or disturb birds.