LIHUE — The rivalry between forest birds and seabirds was overwhelmed by the number of people taking in the opening of “Wings and Woodlands: A Tribute to Native Birds and Forests.”
This year, the third for the exhibit put together by the Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project, the forest bird organizers collaborated with the Kauai Endangered Seabird Recovery Project to expand the focus beyond forest birds to include Kauai’s rare seabirds that are endangered.
The exhibit features paintings, photographs and student and teacher artwork inspired by the beauty and fragility of Kauai’s natural heritage. There is a special section on the discovery of land snails that once were thought to be extinct.
The artwork was combined with the availability of conservationists who are willing to talk about the threats to the birds. Additionally, there are ongoing cultural workshops that connect artisans to the birds and demonstrate the significance of birds to Hawaii life.
A special bird store features a lot of bird-related material ranging from clothing to accessories such as decals, caps and more. Proceeds from the sale of artwork and items from the bird store go toward helping the Kauai Forest Birds Recovery Project.
There are just a few days remaining to enjoy the “Wings and Woodlands” exhibit that is open daily from around 10 a.m. at the KSA gallery.
The KFBRP and KESRP, along with their partners, Birds Not Mosquitoes, and Trees for Honolulu’s Future, continue efforts to protect endangered species threatened by avian malaria, predators and habitat loss.
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Dennis Fujimoto can be reached at 245-0453 or at dfujimoto@thegardenisland.com.
Source: The Garden Island
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