Bulwer’s petrel

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Restoring Bulwer’s Petrel Habitat

Conservation efforts could return Lehua Island to the safe nesting habitat it once was for the Bulwer’s Petrel and many other native Hawaiian seabirds. Soaring over the sea to nest on remote islands, the Bulwer’s Petrel is a seabird spread throughout the world, from the Azores Islands, Portugal to Lehua Island, Hawai’i. The small gray bird […]

Written by on August 28, 2017

Protecting Seabird Habitat on Lehua Island

The Lehua Island Restoration Project aims to protect Hawai’i’s native seabirds, such as the Vulnerable Hawaiian Petrel and Bulwer’s Petrel, and support island biodiversity. Islands are home to 20% of all bird, reptile, and plant species, but invasive species threaten the biodiversity of many islands around the world. Lehua Island is no exception and is […]

Written by on August 16, 2017

Lehua Island: A Gateway to Hawaiian Seabird Recovery

Island Conservation Restoration Specialist Mele Khalsa shares her perspective on the opportunities for restoration on Lehua Island, Hawai’i. By: Mele Khalsa Without question, the Hawaiian Islands are stunningly beautiful. The region is unique, supporting a great diversity of species found nowhere else on Earth. Yet, Hawai‘i is struggling with significant environmental issues, and is today […]

Written by on July 25, 2017