10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2018

These remote islands, some more than 1,000 miles from Honolulu, are home to huge globally-significant colonies of Laysan and Black-footed Albatross, among many others. These islands and their surrounding waters are protected as part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. This will focus on the requirements of NEPA.

Mice 140

Mice Albatross Honolulu Rats 140

10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2017

Ka’ena Point is also a breeding ground for the Federally protected Laysan albatross, where 45 nests were being carefully monitored by the non-profit Pacific Rim Conservation. Gutierrez, Justice, and Mesker were camping with classmates from Punahou, usually described as “a prestigious Honolulu prep school.” Who suffers for these crimes?

Albatross 214

Albatross Honolulu Hawaii Killing 214

10,000 Birds

JUNE 15, 2011

I recalled spending two days in Honolulu and seeing approximately zero native landbirds (I wasn’t trying hard, but still) and figured I might have to work pretty hard to see anything (something that might be tricky to convince my not particularly birdy companion to try).

Tonga 221

Tonga Fiji New Zealand Parrots 221