10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2017

27, 2015 Christian Gutierrez, Raymond Justice, and Carter Mesker went on a camping trip to Ka’ena Point Natural Area Reserve on Oahu, Hawaii. Ka’ena Point is also a breeding ground for the Federally protected Laysan albatross, where 45 nests were being carefully monitored by the non-profit Pacific Rim Conservation.

Albatross 214

Albatross Honolulu Hawaii Killing 214

10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2018

The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the largest assemblages of breeding seabirds in the United States. In 2015, mice suddenly started attacking albatrosses sitting on nests and attacks have been steadily increasing since. Invasive species , particularly rodents, have long been a problem on the Hawaiian archipelago.

Mice 104

Mice Albatross Honolulu Endangered Species 104

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Now that Hawaii is in the ABA Area , the next additions should be Puerto Rico and the U.S. The Hawaii vote made it clear that that the ABA Area is about political borders, not geographical or ecological ones, and the two Caribbean territories have long been part of the United States. But even with Hawaii, there are many U.S.

Puerto Rico 167

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii United States 167

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Harrison in 1978 (it is now in its second edition, 2015, PUP). The guide covers over 650 species, most of the breeding birds in the United States (minus Hawaii) and Canada (like most guides with ‘North America’ in its title, it does not include Mexico or the Caribbean). Baicich and Colin J. Introductory Material.

Eggs 247

Eggs Birds United States Sparrows 247