Wetland conservation in Hawaiʻi supports some of the world’s rarest waterbirds and provides important ecosystem services for human communities. Pacific Birds works collaboratively to secure and restore habitats that benefit four Endangered waterbirds and one Threatened goose (nēnē), thirty species of migratory waterfowl, more than thirty species of migratory shorebirds, and a whole host of […]| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
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Recipient of the 2025 Dr. Fern Duvall Conservation and Collaboration Award Bret Nainoa Mossman, Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources - Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Founder of Birds of Hawaiʻi Past Present Bret Mossman doing fieldwork. Credit: Bret Mossman We are pleased to announce that Bret Nainoa Mossman, of the Hawaiʻi Department of […] The post Recipient of the 2025 Dr. Fern Duvall Conservation and Collaboration Award appeared first on Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Ve...| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
It is common knowledge that free-roaming and feral cats kill birds – many of us have seen it firsthand. What you may not realize is that cats also kill nēnē by passing on a disease called toxoplasmosis. And while nēnē may seem common on the North Shore of Kauaʻi and a few other locations in Hawai’i, they are on the Endangered Species list because there are less than 4,000 individual wild birds in the world. Here's what you can do to help nēnē.| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
In May, Pacific Birds accompanied partners from Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi, on a journey to Cordova, Alaska, where vast wetlands meet the sea and millions of migratory birds stop each year en route to northern nesting areas. This trip was a cross-cultural exchange, an opportunity to bridge communities that are thousands of miles apart, and to share cultural practices and traditions related to birds.| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
Kawainui wetlands. Credit: Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources NAWCA is synonymous with collaborative projects that help create thriving habitats for birds and other wildlife, build storm- and disaster-resilient communities, and support outdoor recreation industries, including hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, and photography. The restored and enhanced wetlands funded by NAWCA grants also reduce soil […] The post A Guide to NAWCA Grants: Conservation Funding That Works appea...| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
Just as headwaters represent the source of rivers and streams, Alaska is where abundant bird life originates and flows outward across the globe. More specifically, it plays a unique and vital role in the annual journey of migratory birds, serving as the “headwaters” of the Pacific, Midcontinent, Atlantic, and parts of the East Asian-Australasian Flyways.| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
Wetlands at the Heʻeia National Estuarine Research Reserve. Credit: Monica Iglecia Before 1902, Hawaiʻi was a mangrove-free zone. Red mangrove was introduced on Molokaʻi to trap sediment caused by exploitative farming practices. It rapidly invaded to cover vast swathes of the Molokaʻi South Shore and has spread across the State. Removing it is a vital […] The post Mangrove Removal for Bio-cultural Restoration: Getting into the Weeds at Heʻeia National Estuarine Research Reserve appeare...| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
We are heartbroken about the tragic passing of Dr. Shiloh Schulte from Manomet Conservation Sciences. Dr. Schulte was a deeply respected conservation colleague and cherished friend who gave his life in service of understanding, protecting, and recovering shorebird populations. His loss is felt deeply by Pacific Birds and reverberates across the flyways.| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
JV-eBird collaborators present at the 2024 American Ornithological Society Annual Meeting. From left to right: Laura Farwell (Pacific Birds), Orin Robinson (Cornell), Rebekah Rylander (Rio Grande JV), Andrew Stillman (Cornell), Ashley Peele (Appalachian Mountains JV). We recently had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Andrew Stillman of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. He is part […] The post Connecting Science and Stewardship with eBird: An interview with Dr. Andrew Stillman appeared first ...| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
Pacific Birds is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the annual Dr. Fern Duvall Conservation and Collaboration Award. Please consider nominating a conservation friend or partner! The post Request for Nominations–Dr. Fern Duvall Conservation Award appeared first on Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture.| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
Pacific Birds is excited to share a new report by Hoku Cody on how including loʻi (taro pondfields) and loko iʻa (fishponds) in waterbird conservation can contribute to a durable and sustainable future for these species while providing sustainable food and ecosystem benefits to local communities.| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
You’ve heard of endangered species but do you know about Birds of Conservation Concern? Birds of Conservation Concern represent migratory and non-migratory bird species that are in decline - and for which proactive conservation can help to prevent further declines. This list of species is designated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Program and helps bring attention to species in need, but not already identified as Threatened and Endangered.| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
Meet Alex and Csanyi, the two newest members of the Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture family. Both are Habitat Conservation Specialists focused on supporting oak and prairie conservation work across Oregon.| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
The Pacific Birds Partnership Grant Program 2024 Request for Proposals is now open! We invite proposals that align with the goals of our conservation priorities and meet the criteria summarized below and in the RFP. The application deadline is July 1st.| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
With a long track record of working in natural resources management and conservation in the Umpqua Basin, Eric Riley was a natural fit to join Pacific Birds as our Umpqua Oak Partner Liaison. Learn more about him in the latest Faces of Pacific Birds!| Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
