Quantifying landscape‐level biodiversity change in an island ecosystem: a 50‐year assessment of shifts in the Hawaiian avian community Hawaii has experienced profound declines in native avifauna alongside the introduction of numerous bird species. While site-specific population studies are common, landscape-level analyses of avian p...

Hawaii has seen huge changes in avian diversity of native and non-native species declining, stable and increasing since 1976 (50 yr study) 🌍

#HawaiiConservation #IslandEcology #BirdDecline #BiodiversityLoss #Birds #Ornithology

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Endangered Hawaiian birds find refuge in taro patch on Kaua‘i More Details

Endangered Hawaiian water birds are thriving at Kaua‘i Community College’s taro patch. Students & locals are invited to join "Taropy Tuesdays" to help preserve this unique refuge. 🌿 #HawaiiConservation #HawaiiNews

HALALAU CAMP #hawaii #alohaaina #hakalau #hawaiiconservation #2024 #ohia #lehua #forest #comet #camp #nature

Thousands of pounds of nets, derelict fishing gear removed off Hawai‘i Island coastline More Details

Whitney Di Stefano's morning walk turned into a mission when she discovered a massive net in Hawaii. With help from nonprofits, 9,013 lbs of marine debris were removed. #OceanCleanup #HawaiiConservation #HawaiiNews

25 new state conservation officers commissioned, including seven assigned to Maui Nui More Details

Tears and badges at the DOCARE graduation: Officer Zane Dela Cruz follows in his role model's footsteps on Lāna‘i. As new recruits join the force, leaders urge community support and accountability. #HawaiiConservation #HawaiiNews

Once again flying free and sounding calls in their rightful Hawai‘i forest home More Details

Five ʻalalā, native Hawaiian crows, are flying free on Maui for the first time, marking a historic reintroduction. This effort, years in the making, blends culture and conservation. #AlalaRecovery #HawaiiConservation #HawaiiNews

Helicopter searching for signs of invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle in Waikōloa More Details

Why was a helicopter flying low over Waikōloa today? It's all about spotting palm tree damage from invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles. If your trees are affected, you might get free treatment. 🌴 #HawaiiConservation #HawaiiNews

Flocking together to keep the heritage in this World Heritage Site on the Big Island More Details

Spot a kalij pheasant at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park? It's easy to mistake them for native nēnē. These introduced birds spread seeds of invasive plants, but volunteers are on it. Want to help? 🌿 #HawaiiConservation #HawaiiNews

Coral recovery project completed on Hawai‘i Island More Details

Divers in Hawai‘i relocated 11 years of coral growth from a fish farm, boosting reef restoration efforts. This monumental task offers a lifeline to corals, ensuring their survival and future study. 🌊 #CoralRestoration #HawaiiConservation #HawaiiNews

Save Our Shearwaters on Instagram: "Being a baby ‘ua‘u kani is rough work 🥱 • • • #saveourshearwaters #wildlifeconservation #wildliferehab #kauai #hawaii #conservation #wildliferescue #birds #seabirds... 121 likes, 5 comments - saveourshearwaters on August 10, 2024: "Being a baby ‘ua‘u kani is rough work 🥱 • • • #saveourshearwaters #wildlifeconservation #wildliferehab #kauai #hawaii #conservation #wil...

To see a beautiful floof of a shearwater chick in care at @SaveOurShearwaters with some help from our Makana the Nēnē Plush, check out this video on IG:
"Being a baby ‘ua‘u kani is rough work 🥱"
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#SaveOurShearwaters #MakanaTheNēnēPlush #HawaiiBirds #HawaiiConservation