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A kind Kailua resident rescued this ʻuaʻu kani fledgling last year after it crashed-landed in her driveway. Join me to learn what to do to help these native birds during this fall “fallout” season. © Susan Scott
October 6, 2024
Because ʻuaʻu kani, or Wedge-tailed Shearwaters, spend their lives fishing offshore or raising chicks in burrows, most residents and visitors rarely see them. These seabirds, however, are one of Hawaiʻi’s most numerous and remarkable native birds.
This Oahu ʻuaʻu kani chick will soon take its first flight to the ocean. Electric lights confuse the youngsters, causing countless birds to fly inland rather than to sea. That’s when our wedgies need a helping human hand. ©Susan Scott
Join me Tuesday for my presentation at Waikiki’s Hula Grill, where I’ll share the story of the seabirds we fans affectionately call wedgies.
