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First Nesting of Released ʻAlalā Almost two Years Post-Release

Two ‘Alalā in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve have reached a new milestone, one not seen in the forests of Hawaiʻi for almost 20 years- they have built a nest. In early April, reserve team members observed two birds, Mana’olana and Manaiakalani, beginning to build a nest platform near their 2017 release site. According […]

Six Palila Released into Newly Restored Forest

Six endangered birds were released into the newly restored Pu‘u Mali area on Mauna Kea’s northern flank on Sunday and Monday.