**Pacific Golden Plover (Kolea) — A Seasonal Visitor to Maui** Standing quietly in the green grass of Lahaina, Maui, this Pacific Golden Plover, known in Hawai?i as the Kolea, displays the beautifully patterned feathers that help distinguish this remarkable migratory bird. Each fall, Kolea return to the Hawaiian Islands after traveling thousands of miles from their northern breeding grounds. They spend the winter feeding in open grassy areas, parks, and coastal habitats before beginning their extraordinary northward journey in spring. Photographed in Lahaina, this image captures a small but meaningful moment in the natural rhythm of island life. I'm Theron Peck, a Maui-based photographer and creator of Peck Photography Art. My photography celebrates Hawai?i's wildlife, landscapes, oceans, and natural beauty. Explore my original Maui photography and fine art wall collections at www.peckphotographyart.com.