A few days ago I arrived at Midway Atoll (Pihemanu), joining the rest of the team that will be conducting the annual albatross census. The annual census, which began in 1991, is an important aspect of understanding population trends of both Laysan (Mōlī) and Black-footed (Ka’upu) albatross. This first week will be spent re-setting the boundary lines of all the nesting areas that will be counted on each island within the atoll, Sand and Eastern. Once that is accomplished the counting will begin and may take three weeks or more. In the meantime, here are a few sights from today. Enjoy!
Laysan Albatross (Greg Joder, USFWS Volunteer)
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