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October 2020
Bird-Curious? Citizen Science and the Marvelous Moli
Hear how the charismatic Mōlī (Laysan Albatross) captured the imagination of a citizen scientist and how they continue to charm the local community as well as people around the world. Learn what a Moli-do is and why so many people find them hilarious. If you’re not already bird-curious, you may just end up that way by the end of this! About the Presenter Photo Credit: Glenn Nishida Hob Osterlund Hob Osterlund is an author, producer and photographer. She is…
Find out more »Virtual Lesson: Hula and Storytelling from Mountain to the Sea
Photo Credit: Pūlama nā Liko Storytelling is extremely important to Hawaiian culture as it is how information is passed down through generations. We present these stories to our children today with hope that there is an interest in genuine story-telling, through hula, based upon the folklore of their heritage, and preserving its ancient customs. Join Pūlama nā Liko and the students of its Hālau Hula (school of Hula) as they take you on a journey from ocean to mountain. They will share…
Find out more »All About Kōlea (Pacific Golden-Plover)
Many residents and visitors are familiar with the Kōlea (Pacific Golden-Plover), those long-legged birds that arrive each year in Hawaiʻi to adopt our yards, eat our centipedes (yay!), and don their tuxedos before departing. In this presentation, learn more about the Kōlea and their fascinating natural history, as well as get answers to some common Kōlea questions, including where do they come from, how do they make the journey and survive, what do their calls mean, how do they know…
Find out more »Book Reading: Albatross of Kaua‘i The Story of Kaloakulua
Kaloakulua was the offspring of Kaluahine and Kaluakane, a pair of Laysan Albatrosses Phoebastria immutabilis that bred on the Hawaiian island of Kauai in 2013/14. The breeding attempt from hatching to fledging was livestreamed via a camera operated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This illustrated children's book, in English with Hawaiian words, follows Kaloakulua‘s life. (Though this story takes place on Kaua‘i, these birds are plentiful in Papahānaumokuākea and we see them off our Hawai‘i Island coast as well!)…
Find out more »Book Reading: Garbage Guts
Author Heidi Auman reads her book Garbage Guts. Garbage Guts was inspired by Dr. Auman’s research on the effects of marine debris on Midway Atoll’s Laysan albatross. About the Presenter Heidi Auman, Author Dr. Heidi Auman has studied human impacts on seabirds for much of the past twenty-five years. A pioneer on the research of plastic ingestion, she lived on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge 1993–2000, studying the effects of marine debris and pollutants on Laysan albatross. Heidi has also explored…
Find out more »Wanderers and Migrants in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
This presentation focuses on the amazing wanderers and migrants that can be found in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the largest contiguous fully protected conservation area under the U.S. flag, and one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world. It encompasses 582,578 square miles of the Pacific Ocean (1,508,870 square kilometers) - an area larger than all the country's national parks combined. It is home to over 14 million seabirds representing 22 species that…
Find out more »Book Reading: A Perfect Day for an Albatross
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Ranger Christa Mcleod and Princeville librarian Kat Bengston team up to read Caren Loebel-Fried's book, A Perfect Day for an Albatross. A Perfect Day for an Albatross sweeps you into an albatross’s world of wind, rolling seas, boisterous dancing, and their intense commitment to one another and their nestlings. Want your own copy to follow along? Purchase here! Book Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqeshDrTrZ4&t=1s About the Presenters Kat Bengston Katherine Bengston is a hiker and librarian fascinated by…
Find out more »All About Albatross
A photo, video and art journey all about the albatross. Learn some interesting albatross facts, how to help albatross thrive, and even how to make a block print! About the Presenter Photo Credit: Neil Fried Caren Loebel-Fried, Artist and Author Caren Loebel-Fried is an award-winning author and artist from Volcano, Hawai`i. Birds, conservation, and the natural world are the foundations for her work. Caren has created eight storybooks to date, including Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds published by UH…
Find out more »Book Reading: No Ka Manu Heia Keia Nuku
Hawai‘i Wildlife Center Development Coordinator reads her favorite children's book, No Ka Manu Heia Keia Nuku by Sam L. No‘eau Warner. This book challenges you to identify each bird based on its beak. An additional challenge... the book is completely in Hawaiian! Don't worry though, the sentences are simple and you'll be taught everything you'll need to know to be able to follow along. This book is Rae's favorite book to read to keiki (children) at outreach events. It's fun for…
Find out more »Caring for Hawai‘i’s Wanderers and Migrants
The Hawai‘i Wildlife Center provides medical and rehabilitative care for all species of native birds and the Hawaiian hoary bat. A majority of patients each year are seabirds and HWC receives the occasional vagrant as well! In this presentation, Dr. Juan will share some of the interesting species that HWC has cared for through the years as well as their recovery stories. You can support the care of Hawai‘i's native birds and bats by making a donation to the Hawai‘i…
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