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One of our mōlī patients on one of our conditioning pools. |
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We are the middle of Laysan Albatross / mōlī season! While mōlī fledglings won’t be taking off until July, they are at the halfway point from hatching to flying the nest. Mōlī are on the island between November, when the adults return back from sea, and July when the young mōlī fledge. Mōlī lay just one egg each year, which hatch in mid January to mid February.
Did you know that 99% of mōlī breed on the Hawaiian Islands? Over 70% of Hawaiian breeders are found on Midway Atoll specifically – Midway’s Hawaiian place names include Kauihelan, ‘the backbone of heaven,’ and Phihemanu, ‘the loud din of birds.’ However, the atolls that these mōlī nest on will likely be underwater in the next few decades. This threat, in addition to predation and human activity, leaves mōlī listed as a near-threatened species. |
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Two ʻuaʻu kani at KPNWR hanging around their burrow. |
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Want the chance to see these wonderous birds in person? Head on over to Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge (KPNWR)! Mōlī can be seen flying in and out of the area almost directly over head. Don't miss your chance to see this species while they are on island! While at KPNWR, you'll also spot nesting Wedge-tailed Shearwaters / ʻuaʻu kani all along the path into the refuge. They are meeting up with their mates and about ready to start laying their eggs! You don't want to miss it!
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ANP075 pictured with her mate post-release. |
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One of our mōlī patients was spotted back out in the wild!
ANP075 came to SOS on November 30, 2022 with a deep wound on his/her right leg, as well as an open fracture with an exposed tendon on her right foot. The wounds were cleaned and bandaged, and the foot splinted upon arrival. The bird was given fluids and then put in a crate to rest. Over the course of her 56 days of care at SOS, we continued to clean and bandage her wound, as well as keep her foot immobilized as her fracture healed. Despite the severity of her wounds, she healed well and was ready for release on January 25, 2023!
This bird’s finder, who subsequently became one of our volunteers, recently spotted ANP075. Thanks to her unique band number, we are able to confirm that ANP075 has been seen on this volunteer’s property, where the bird was originally found. She has been spotted with her mate, walking around with a normal gait for the past several weeks! It’s always exciting to see our patients thriving back out in the wild after coming through SOS. |
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JEN450 being released at Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge. |
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Another update on JEN450, who we originally featured in February’s Newsletter. This Koloa Maoli / Hawaiian Duck came to SOS on February 3rd at just a couple days old. This orphaned duckling was lethargic upon intake, but quickly perked up over the next few days. This patient was also the first bird to be housed in our improved waterbird pool, providing an environment for waterproofing and exercise as she continued to grow. After 66 days in care, we are excited to announce that this hand-rear koloa was released on April 10th, and flew beautifully back into the wild! |
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Our team and some of our volunteers gathered at Kealia to spend time together. |
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April 20th was National Volunteer Recognition Day, and to celebrate we had a volunteer appreciation pau hana at the beach! Our volunteers help us with a wide array of responsibilities at SOS. From cleaning crates to transporting birds and helping with facilities projects, our volunteers do amazing work. We could not be more grateful for their help and support.
Would you like to join the volunteer team? Visit our website here to learn how. |
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Support the Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuge for their Charity Walk event on May 6, 2023!
Here’s how you can participate:
1) Make a donation in support of our Charity Walk team.
2) Register and join us as a walker.
3) As a walker, you can also use the convenient website tools to ask your friends and ‘ohana members to support you and our team.
Test Kauai309 to 71777 or click here to learn more. |
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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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