A recent article in Birdwatch Canada chronicles a 10-day tour taken last spring by Bird Studies Canada members to observe the spectacular birds of Hawaii and learn about the causes of their decline. A proportion of the proceeds from the trip were donated to KFBRP to support our conservation and research work. Mahalo!
KFBRP’s crew leader Barbara Heindl was interviewed by Coco Zickos about our expanded Puaiohi nest box project in Midweek Kaua‘i.
The San Diego Zoo’s Notes From the Field for March 2012 is all about the 14th Puaiohi release. Be sure to read the mele lyrics, written specifically for the release!
Alex Wang, from KFBRP, and Oscar Johnson, from KESRP, wrote an article about Kaua’i’s birds for Winging It, the official newsletter of the American Birding Association.
Our latest grant to examine the effects of weed removal on forest birds comes from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund! Read more about the project in an article in Midweek Kauai.
Article by Damon Tucker: in Hawaii News and Information, highlight the fledging of Puaiohi chicks from an artificial nest box.
The New York Times Travel section carried an article about rare birds on Kaua‘i, with tips on where to find them on the island provided by staff member Lucas Behnke.
A release of captive-bred Puaiohi made the Honolulu Star Bulletin. This same release was covered in KPUA Hawaii News.