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October 2020
Creating the Field Guide to the Birds of Hawai‘i
Many of us use or are familiar with field guides, but have you ever wondered how a field guide is made? This "talk story" presentation highlights how a field guide is created. Authors Helen and André and photographer Jack come together to share the process of creating their recently-published Field Guide to the Birds of Hawai‘i. BONUS! Five lucky people will win a copy of the new field guide, along with HIFB Virtual 2020 swag! A question (that can be…
Find out more »Natural History and Status of Hawai‘i’s Seabirds
Join the leaders of Pacific Rim Conservation as they provide an update on the status of seabirds in the main Hawaiian islands. Pacific Rim Conservation was founded in 2006 as they saw a need for research-based management on native species, particularly birds, throughout Hawaii and the Pacific. Island species, particularly those in Hawaii, are some of the most imperiled on earth and with so few individuals of some species, research was sorely needed to inform management actions. Pacific Rim Conservation…
Find out more »The Status of eBird, Merlin, and Community Science in Hawaii
This presentation will introduce the eBird and Merlin projects and will also touch on the growth of eBird usage in Hawaii, popular birding locations and times of year, data coverage and gaps, and how to use eBird’s tools to find new places to bird on the islands. About the Presenters Jenna Curtis Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology My focus is on enhancing engagement and communication among eBird contributors, regional data editors, and our scientific partners. I work to develop resources to…
Find out more »Choosing The Best Binocular For YOU!
Join Redstart Birding’s Wendy Clark and Kelly Ball for “Choosing The Best Binocular for YOU!” This session will help you decide what size, magnification, feel, and brand of binocular best fits your birding lifestyle, your budget, and your personal needs. Wendy and Kelly will review new and tried-and-true products at a variety of price points and will share facts and features of the hottest trends in birding optics. The best part: If you’re a registered HIFB attendee, you can receive…
Find out more »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…
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