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Our first release of the year was this 'ua'u / Hawaiian Petrel. |
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As you may have noticed, our newsletter was missing from your inbox last month. January was an extra busy month for us following fallout season and starting 2026 with many intakes, but we are here to deliver this month!
As of February 27, 2026, SOS has already admitted 66 patients across 10 species. Of our 66 patients, 46 were nēnē / Hawaiian Geese! About 81% of our admitted birds were threatened or endangered species. We've had our hands full with an average of 17+ patients in care per day, and 23 releases. It's been a busy start to 2026 and we can't wait to see what the rest of the year holds! |
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One of our 2026 mōlī patients at release. |
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It’s mōlī / Laysan Albatross season on Kaua'i and SOS has had several come through our doors. This year so far, SOS has released 5 mōlī! One of our patients, LAR178, was found stuck on a bluff side. A member of the public notified SOS that this mōlī had been sitting among vegetation and was having difficulty moving for a few hours, seemly unable to take off. Our Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager carefully ventured down the bluff and was able to safely collect the bird. Upon intake, this patient was alert and showed no signs of injury! We suspect the vegetation was too dense for this mōlī to navigate and the bird was unable to get enough lift from the wind to take off. We provided supportive care for this patient and placed him/her on the pool to assess waterproofing. Within a couple days this patient was ready for release! When it comes to mōlī patients, we tend to see injuries or wounds that keep them in care for several weeks, rather than several days; it was great to see a release so soon after admission. |
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Our permanent aid station set-ups will be finished in the next couple months. |
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Our bird drop-off is getting an upgrade! Outside of fallout season (which occurs Sept. 15 - Dec. 15), all fire stations remain SOS drop-off sites for native birds in need. Each fire station is equipped with a blue pet carrier with a place to write the date, time, and location that the bird was found. These boxes can now be found outside each fire station, rather than within, on a new stand set-up for easier access. These stands are still a work in progress and will continue to be modified over the next couple months. If dropping off a bird, please call or text our hotline to let us know, we do not check these stations daily outside of fallout season. |
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CTAHR Field Day: Dwarf Coconuts and BananasJoin College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) March 5th to learn about Banana Bunchy Top Virus, Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles, and more!
Surfrider Clean Water EventThe Surfrider Foundation recently held a Community Science and Clean Coastal Water Event, bringing together community members, scientists, and advocates. Click here to learn more about Kaua'i’s waters and efforts to protect them. |
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SOS is an Unincorporated Nonprofit Association and fiscally sponsored by the Hawai'i Wildlife Center, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization.
As the only Federal and State permitted wildlife facility on Kaua‘i, Save Our Shearwaters provides life-saving care to Hawai'i’s native birds in need. When you donate, you help us continue to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife. Mahalo nui loa from all of us at SOS (our feathered friends included)!
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