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Hawai‘i Wildlife Center mobilizes as seabird fallout season begins
Seabird fallout season is underway and young ʻOu (Bulwer’s Petrels) are already being found on the ground. The season begins with fledging ʻOu leaving their nests, followed later by an increase in downed ʻUaʻu kani (Wedge-tailed Shearwaters), which peak in numbers around mid- to late-November.
AI detects two more bird species at Palmyra Atoll that hadn’t been seen in decades
The Nature Conservancy, Hawai’i and Palmyra announced that artificial intelligence or AI powered imagery analysis detected two more seabird species at Palmyra Atoll that hadn’t been seen in decades.
New seabird restoration project highlights connection between culture and conservation
A seabird restoration project was initiated this week at Nuʻalolo Kai on the rugged and remote Nā Pali coast of Kauaʻi. The project is a partnership of multiple organizations and aims to restore seabird populations that have been lost from the site due to introduced predators.
Hawai‘i’s Seabirds Need Your Help During Fallout Season
During fallout season (Sept. 15 to Dec. 15), people can help seabirds by keeping pet cats indoors; keeping pet dogs on a leash when walking; turning off or minimizing outdoor lighting; replacing outdoor lighting fixtures with seabird friendly lighting; closing window curtains at night; and keeping an eye out for seabirds that may need assistance.