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Hawai'i Conservation Conference
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While we frequently work in concert with many of Kaua'i’s conservation groups, we don’t often get the opportunity to collaborate with groups on our neighboring islands. This is one of the reasons we look forward to Hawai'i Conservation Conference every year. This event offers a space for scientists, policy makers, conservation groups, community members, and educators all dedicated to conserving Hawai’i’s natural landscape to come together to share knowledge.
Our Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager, Amanda, was able to attend the 2025 conference this month, which had the theme: E A'e A Ulu / Restore & Regenerate. At the heart of this year’s conference was a dedication to furthering relationships with the 'āina as well as our community in order to ensure we are leaving growth in our wake. While many presenters shared their research and successful conservation efforts, much of the conference was focused on the sustainability and health of the conservation field itself. Integral to maintaining conservation in Hawai'i is ensuring Kanaka voices and perspectives are embedded in efforts, as well as continuing to make the field more accessible for the next generation of Hawai'i’s conservationists. Our team found inspiration in the many projects dedicated to restoring Hawai'i’s native ecosystems, such as combating avian malaria, saving native land snail populations, safeguarding waterways, and of course protecting our native birds. We are excited to continue building relationships and working alongside our Kaua'i community.
If you’re curious about HCC or just want to learn more, you can view select past presentation recordings here!
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ANP405 in one of our incubators after her intake exam. |
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If you follow us on our socials, you have likely already heard about ANP405. This koa'e 'ula / Red-tailed Tropicbird chick was brought to SOS on July 14th after a predation event left him/her without one of her parents. At roughly one week old, her odds of surviving to fledge with only one parent were very low.
Upon intake, ANP405 was quiet and weak. After a few days of supplemental heat and nutrition she started to regain strength and began perking up. Now she is bright and alert and has already more doubled in weight! This bird will likely be in care for another three months before she is fully flighted and ready for release. |
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Can you spot that white structure at the tip of ANP405's bill? |
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Did you know that one of the characteristics we are able to use to estimate the age of a chick is the egg tooth? This is a small, hard, structure at the tip of the bill that helps hatchlings break through the egg. The egg tooth usually disappears within a week or so, though it differs between species. ANP405 still had a hint of her egg tooth when she arrived at SOS! |
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Does our Lihue Night Market setup pique your interest? You can learn more about about our program at the Princeville Mo'olelo series on August 19th. |
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July has been a busy month with many new patients, but we still managed to make it out to a couple community events! We attended Lihue Night Market on July 12th and the 2nd Annual Anaina Hou Community Pa‘ina on July 19th. We had a great time sharing our work, talking story, and making new friends. If your town has an event you’d like to see us at, let us know!
If you missed us in July, we’re doing a talk for the Princeville Mo’olelo series at the Princeville Community Center on August 19th! Our Sr. Program Manager, Jacqueline, will be sharing information about SOS and preparation for Fallout Season. Attendance is free! You can also watch recordings of past talks, accessible here. |
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Kaho'olawe Island Reserve
Green Fee
Earlier this year, a first-of-its kind “Green Fee” was signed into law in Hawai'i to help provide funding for conservation efforts. |
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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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