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Stories from the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design

Stories from the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design


A Home for ‘Ua‘u kani: Shangri La’s Connection with Seabirds

Shangri La is located near the Freeman Seabird Preserve, a prominent urban refuge for Hawaiian seabirds located at Kūpikipi'ō (an area known as Black Point) on the southern coast of O‘ahu. On July 13, Shangri La staff met with Rachael Sitzer of the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center to discuss best practices when taking care of downed seabirds like the ‘ua‘u kani (wedge-tailed shearwater) and protecting their habitat. ‘Ua‘u kani are seen on property year after year, and we have been interested to explore how we can be a part of supporting their onshore colonies when they arrive back on island following their offshore winter adventures.