How Bird Guano Changed the History of Kuaihelani By Bill LevinKuaihelani is a sacred place and its name means the “Backbone of Heaven.” However, Native Hawaiians and ancient …Continue Reading about How Bird Guano Changed the History of Kuaihelani
Living With Albatrosses: Reflections of my Research on Midway Atoll By Heidi J. Auman, Ph.D.Note: All photos provided by Heidi When I first stepped off the military C-141 onto the hot tarmac of …Continue Reading about Living With Albatrosses: Reflections of my Research on Midway Atoll
A Life Among the Albatross: Honoring Dr. Jon Plissner’s Legacy on Midway Atoll Only a handful of people ever contemplate living and working on Midway Atoll for five years or more. One of those select few is …Continue Reading about A Life Among the Albatross: Honoring Dr. Jon Plissner’s Legacy on Midway Atoll
Counting Birds is No Small Feat: the 2025/26 Annual Albatross Census Note: all photos and video provided by USFWS biologist & volunteer Dan Rapp unless otherwise noted Thanks to the generosity …Continue Reading about Counting Birds is No Small Feat: the 2025/26 Annual Albatross Census