Native Birds

Local game designers, in collaboration with the Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project, unveil “E Lele!,” a crowdfunded card game that raises awareness of Hawaiʻi’s seabirds.

Sen. Karl Rhoads, longtime chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reflects on his career in the State Legislature; Vicky Durand and Indrajit Gunasekara, of the Koali Niu Coconut Gene Bank, share how the nonprofit preserves and protects the native coconuts of Hāna Maui.

Animal conservation scientists Dr. Lisa “Cali” Crampton and Justin Hite sound the alarm on the recent staggering decline of Kauaʻi’s native bird populations.

Ken Quintanilla, executive director of the Guam Red Cross, delivers recovery updates after Super Typhoon Bavi; animal researchers Dr. Lisa "Cali" Crampton and Justin Hite raise awareness about the decline of Kauaʻi's native birds.

Hawaiʻi’s state bird, the endangered nēnē, is returning to Moloka’i. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol learned about the conservation efforts making their recovery possible.

Rich Downes, of Hui Manu-o-Kū, and Keith Swindle, of Hawaiʻi Audubon Society, talk about all things manu-o-Kū and a festival honoring the city's official bird.

Bryan Shirota, pilot and bird photographer, shares his passion for birdwatching and conservation and introduces his new zine, "Manu: Hawaiian Birds."

Twelve species of native birds found only in Hawaiʻi are facing extinction in the next few years. The federal government is funneling $1 million into the effort to save them.

A female nēnē was struck and killed by a car on Haleakalā Highway in Kahului this week. Here are some tips from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources on how to keep the endemic birds safe.

Red Hill deficiencies at fuel facility spur EPA's order of consent with Navy; Oral history project highlights WWII Japanese incarceration; Did a shark attack a Kīhei deer?; Grim future ahead for Hawaiʻi's endemic birds; New seaweed survey focuses on Kahoʻolawe limu