Encircled by waterfall-draped mountains, the picturesque Hanalei Valley on the north shore harbors the Hanalei NWR. The 917-acre refuge was established in 1972 to provide habitat for endangered Hawaiian waterbirds, including the Hawaiian stilt (ae`o), coot (`alae ke`oke`o), moorhen (`alae `ula), and duck (koloa). Forty-nine species of birds use this refuge, 18 of which are introduced. There are no native mammals, reptiles, or amphibians present, but it is believed that the Hawaiian hoary bat (`ope`ape`a) may also live here. In order to protect the endangered wildlife, Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge is closed to the public but can be viewed from the Hanalei Valley Overlook across from the Princeville Shopping Center. An interpretive sign is located at the overlook. For more information: Mike Hawkes, Refuge Manager Kaua`i National Wildlife Refuge Complex P.O. Box 1128 Kilauea, Hawai`i 96754 (808) 828-1413 (808) 828-1414 fax E-mail: mike_hawkes@fws.gov Kaua`i National Wildlife Refuge Complex Kilauea Huleia Main Hawaiian Islands NWRs Top of Page