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Monthly Meeting
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Each month from September through May, South Shore Audubon Society presents a nature-themed program. All are invited to attend; and there is absolutely no charge.
DATE: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - In-Person
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Freeport Memorial Library - 144 W. Merrick Rd. (at S. Ocean Ave.)
Speaker(s): Tyler Connell
Topic: The Race to Save the World’s Most Endangered Birds: The Honeycreepers of Hawai’i
SSAS’s very own Tyler Connell will talk about his experience last year working for the Kaua’i Forest Bird Recovery Project. The Hawaiian honeycreepers are some of the most genetically distinct, but also some of the most endangered, bird species in the world.
One species, the Akikiki of Kaua’i, is down to one banded individual in the wild. But there is still hope: This year, a new, humane plan to reduce the mosquito population (the main vector of avian malaria, which is the biggest threat to birds in Hawai’i) will go into effect! Come join us to learn about the different honeycreepers on Kaua’i, the history of Hawai’i’s biodiversity, and what’s being done to save these unique and beautiful birds!
Tyler Connell is a field biologist and Long Island native who got his start by birding with SSAS. He has now done field work in nine US states as well as Australia.
Open to the public. Free of charge. Light refreshments served. No need to RSVP.