'Io Disappearance in Wa'a Wa'a

[bonsai]

I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the disappearance of the hawks from Wa'a Wa'a? I noticed a change last week in that there was no activity around my home which is very unusual especially since it is breeding season. I am concerned because for the years that I have lived here they have bred next to my home.

[leo]

Don't know bonsai. But we still have sightings here in HPP and I wonder for how much longer. There's been a lot of clearing of forests for new construction all over HPP.

[Kenney]

We always see them circling when we get new chicks, but it's been over a year since we've seen them here. I hope they're safe somewhere.

[kalakoa]

There's been a lot of clearing of forests for new construction all over HPP.

Such desecration!!!! Where are the PROTECTORS?!?!?!??!

[Wao nahele wahine]

We have also noticed a decrease in hawks around Wa'a Wa'a. I did see one circling a little over a week ago.

Wahine

[Kapoho Joe]

Maybe the heat wave sent them mauka? Also seen a lot of new clearing around Wa'a wa'a as well as HPP.

[Guest]

Bonsai, Very sad to read about the decline of 'IO's in your area.

The "IO may be one of the endangered birds we here on the Big Island will see less of over the next generation or two. The Native Hawk usually nest in Large Ohia trees and as most know the Ohia tree is being attacked by ROD. Wa'a Wa'a may continue to see a decline of the 'IO hawk as more and more nearby large Ohia die from the ROD. jmo

http://hawaiianmenehunes.blogspot.com/20...rdian.html

Green mountain has always been a great place to see a few 'IO hawks as well as many other birds. Unfortunately, the ROD fungus is taking it's fair share "thousands" of Ohia around Green Mountain as well. Maybe the 'IO hawk will start to nest in the Albesia or Kukui trees instead of the old growth Ohia. jmo

[mermaid53]

We don't have real tall trees here on Kaloli Pt. Did see a hawk in the past month.

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

It has been dry for an extended period of time, for a month or two before last week's rainstorm. Maybe they temporarily relocated to an area with a reliable source of fresh water?

On the fifth day - the scientists who studied the rivers - were forbidden to speak - or to study the rivers. -Jane Hirshfield's poem on creation

[bonsai]

Thank you for the replies. I did contact the DOFAW of DNLR to let them know and if they have any information about the disappearance in my area to contact me. The 'io around my house have used the Lauhala trees to live in. There has been no disruption to the land surrounding me and I understand they are very territorial. Still wondering and watching....