January 11, 2017
Invasive Plants Imperil Azores Bullfinch
On the São Miguel Island in the Azores Archipelago, Portugal, the Azores Bullfinch and other native flora and fauna are…
January 11, 2017
The Unlucky Thirteen: Birds Go Extinct Before Being Recognized as Unique Species
In 2016, the IUCN Red List recognized 740 new bird species, but 13 of them were declared already Extinct. The 2016…
January 11, 2017
Fairy Tern: A Promising Turn of Events
Four Fairy Tern chicks (classified Vulnerable) just hatched on beaches from Waipu to Mangawhai, New Zealand. The Fairy Tern is…
January 11, 2017
Rich Research: Arthropods of the Azores
Long-term study of Azores arthropods proves rich for research and practical for conservation. The Azores make up an archipelago about…
January 9, 2017
Turning Over a New Leaf: Restoration of Midway Atoll
A story of change and recovery on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, a novel environment. By: Wieteke Holthuijzen Located at the…
December 24, 2016
2016 Island Conservation Highlights
We looked back at our blog posts this year, and found that there was plenty to celebrate! Take a look…
December 22, 2016
The Kākāpō: 2016 Conservation Efforts
For the Critically Endangered Kākāpō, 2016 was a good year. Thanks to the efforts of the Kākāpō Recovery Program rangers these birds…
December 22, 2016
Red-Bellied Pitta Turns Out to be 13 Species
Researchers discover that the Red-Bellied Pitta; once believed a single species of bird is actually thirteen unique species. Question: What…
December 22, 2016
Micromoth, Big Problem
Hawaiian Micromoth depends on threatened native plants for survival. Conservation efforts are underway. The Hawaiian Micromoth, more commonly referred to…