The Hawaiian Honeycreepers are facing extinction, and there are some great researchers and conservationists working hard to do something about that. We talked with a few of these folks to hear what they are doing to conserve these species and then went out to see what honeycreepers we could find.

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Buy me a Coffee
Flock To Marion AGAIN
Spring Chirp
Jen Kindell Art
Kauai forest bird recovery website
American Bird Conservancy
Alakai Swamp Trail
Koke’e State Park
Keoki's Paradise

eBird Trip Report

Birds/Animals mentioned
Apapane
Kauai Elepaio
Anianiau
Kauai Amakihi
Akekee

Intro Bird Call: Apapane (Recorded: Kauai, Hawaii December 2024)
Outro Bird Call: Apapane (Recorded: Kauai, Hawaii December 2024)

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Kauai has a lot to offer: exciting birds, scenic views, good surf, and more! The island's north side has some excellent birding spots where we saw a few lifers.

Thanks to Jen Kindell for sponsoring this month's Bird Nerd Giveaway!

Main Story Begins at: 9:07

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Buy me a Coffee
Flock To Marion AGAIN
Spring Chirp
Jen Kindell Art
Albatross Network Video
Kilauea Lighthouse
Hanalei NWR
Hawaiian state fish
Erik Abel Art
The Plight of the Nene
Tahiti Nui

eBird Trip Report

Birds/Animals mentioned
Laysan Albatross

Intro Bird Call: Hawaiian Goose, Nene (Recorded: Kauai, Hawaii December 2024)
Outro Bird Call: Laysan Albatross (Recorded: Kauai, Hawaii December 2024)

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Hannah and Erik met up with renowned albatross conservationist and advocate, Hob Osterlund, to learn all about Laysan Albatross and their status in Kauai.

Main Story Begins at: 9:22

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Buy me a Coffee
Flock To Marion AGAIN
International Conference for Women Birders
Spring Chirp
Shorebirds being uplisted
Albatross network video

Birds/Animals mentioned
Laysan Albatross

Intro Bird Call: Laysan Albatross (Recorded: Kauai, Hawaii December 2024)
Outro Bird Call: Laysan Albatross (Recorded: Kauai, Hawaii December 2024)

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IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding
Twitter: @WeGoBirding
Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding
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Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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Connect with us at...

IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding
Twitter: @WeGoBirding
Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding
Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com
Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com
Venmo: @hannahanderikgobirding