#bird death

Two federally protected endangered bird species were hit and killed by vehicles within Haleakalā National Park over the weekend, prompting a reminder from park officials urging visitors to the area to slow down for wildlife. Both incidents occurred on Sunday, July 12, 2026—one involving a nēnē (Hawaiian Goose), and another involving an ‘ua‘u (Hawaiian Petrel).

A college student who was among a group of individuals convicted of killing albatross birds in the Kaʻena Point NAR on Oʻahu, was sentenced to 45 days in jail.