‘Alala, wey be Hawaiian Crow, Wan Fly Free for Maui – Big Tings A Gwan! 🌴🐦
⬇️ Pidgin ⬇️ ⬇️ Black American Slang ⬇️ English
Make una hear di tori wey dey hot for East Maui, e be like say di air don full with new hope as officials dem dey gear up to see say di ‘alala, wey be di native Hawaiian crow, go taste freedom once again for di lush greenery of Maui forest. 🌳
Di ‘alala na bird wey e history deep well-well for Hawaii island, but e don face gbege plenty, especially from di io – na one kind hawk wey dey quick to turn di ‘alala to dinner. Now, di officials don decide say make we carry di birds go try their luck for Maui, wey di hawk eye no dey. 🦅❌
Di master plan be say make we fit release some of di ‘alala for places like di Kipahulu Forest Reserve and Koolau Forest Reserve, wey be spots wey dem fit jolly and live life. All dis koko dey inside one draft environmental assessment wey dem do with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Dem dey ask people, both wey know book for dis matter and wey just dey interested, to yarn their mind put for di matter before November 29. And no be only dat, dem wan do one kind gathering for Maui make everybody fit chook mouth for di project talk. 🗣️📃
Di thing be say, e don tey wey we know say di ‘alala primarily dey for Hawaii island, but some olden days bone matter show say di ‘alala or birds wey resemble dem been dey strut their stuff for Maui Nui too. So, dis new move no be say e too dey out of place. 🦴🐦
Na some kajad team dey run di Maui project. Dem include ogas for Haleakala National Park, Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, and ‘Alala Project wey be coalition of sharp minds from di Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife Service, and di San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. Dis na people wey sabi di work die. 🌄🤝
Di project, as e dey for di draft EA, na to check whether di ‘alala go fit shack up for di wetter forests of East Maui and survive better for where di io hawk no dey. 🧐🌳
Before man pikin land for Hawaii, di ‘alala don dey there, and dem don japa adapt to all di different swags wey di environment carry. Di ‘alala na one kain clever bird wey even sabi use tools, and for Hawaiian culture, dem be something like royalty. 🛠️👑
But for now, di ‘alala na only for captivity we dey see dem – one dey for Hawaii island and another one dey for Maui. Di sweet news be say, like 110 ‘alala dey ready to fly, meaning say birds dey plenty for we to release. 🏞️🐣
Di officials talk say di ‘alala na forest builder; dem help scatter seeds for native forest plants. If dem fit boom for wild, dem go help bring back di forest to life, make e dey rich and healthy. 🌱🌿
Wildlife biologist Lindsey Nietmann, wey dey with di Division of Forestry and Wildlife, talk say dem don wash eye well-well look di impact wey ‘alala fit get for Maui environment for di EA, and di agencies dey hope to yarn say di bird no go cause wahala, since di effect suppose dey small-small. 🧐📊
All di ‘alala wey dem go release go dey sharp to answer to some kain sound signal, so that if anything no pure, dem fit gbab dem back go captivity sharp-sharp. Nietmann drop line say, “If we no release dem, di wahala go be say overcrowding go just dey increase for di breeding centers and di birds go dey forget their wild ways. We need to find out how dem go take survive for East Maui, na so dis pilot project go help us do.” ✉️🚀
Di try wey dem don try to set di ‘alala free for wild don reach different levels on Hawaii island. From 1993 reach 1998, dem don free dem for di dry side of di island.
Recently sef, dem use another style try for Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve for di side wey breeze dey blow for Hawaii from 2016 go reach 2019, but out of 30 birds wey dem free,
na only five survive. Di hawks just dey do dem strong thing. 🌬️🌳
You fit check di draft EA for di DOFAW website: dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/comment/. Di website get form wey you fit use drop your comments on top di draft.
You fit also send your tori enter thealalaproject@gmail.com or mail am go Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Attn: ‘Alala Project, 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 325, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Dem go hold one kind open house where people fit come from 5 to 7 p.m. for Wednesday for Kula Community Center, E. Lower Kula Road for Kula. Di ogas go dey there to yan with community people about di project and help anybody wey wan drop their own comment. 📬👥
So, di whole vibe be say, di ‘Alala Project dey roll and di Hawaiian crow fit just find new beginnings for di heart of Maui. As e dey hot, make we keep our fingers crossed say di ‘alala go soon dey bob and weave through di Maui skies, free and wild. 🤞🌺🦜
NOW IN BLACK AMERICAN SLANG
🌴🐦Maui Set for ‘Alala Comeback, Wings Out!
Hey, everybody catching this wave from East Maui, we got some major news. The ‘alala, that’s our Hawaiian crow, is prepping for a huge comeback in the wild. 🌳🦜
Now, on the Hawaii island, these birds had it tough, mainly ’cause of the io – that’s the hawk that had it out for them. So, the plan is to switch it up and take it over to Maui, where those hawks won’t be a problem. 🦅❌
We’re talking about dropping these birds into places like Kipahulu and Koolau Forest Reserves, based on this big draft plan with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. They’re letting everybody speak their piece on it until November 29, and they’re even throwing a meeting on Maui so the community can get the full scoop. 🗣️📃
It turns out, even though we always connect the ‘alala to Hawaii island, there’s evidence that they, or birds like them, were chilling in Maui Nui back in the day. So this move? It’s not out of left field. 🦴🐦
The squad on this project? Solid. We’ve got the Haleakala National Park, Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, and the ‘Alala Project teaming up. That last one is a dream team from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. That’s teamwork on a whole new level. 🌄🤝
So, what’s the game plan in that draft? It’s to check out if the ‘alala can vibe with the wetter spots of East Maui and get away from those io hawks. 🧐🌳
These ‘alala are old school, around way before folks settled in Hawaii, and they’re smart. Like, using-tools-smart. They’re a big deal in Hawaiian culture, for real. 🛠️👑
Right now, they’re only kicking it in breeding centers on Hawaii island and Maui. But there’s good news: we’ve got about 110 of these ‘alala ready to go. That’s plenty of birds for this release plan. 🏞️🐣
Those in the know say the ‘alala are like the architects of the forest, spreading seeds and bringing up new plants. If they get their groove back in the wild, they’re gonna help bring back Hawaii’s forests to what they were meant to be. 🌱🌿
Lindsey Nietmann, one of the wildlife biologists, is telling us they checked out the environmental scene in Maui, and it looks like the ‘alala won’t cause any trouble. They’re planning to train them to come back when they’re called, just in case they gotta be scooped up and brought back. Nietmann’s saying that not letting these birds fly free is the real risk – it messes with their natural ways and cramps their style in the breeding centers. This pilot project is all about giving the ‘alala a shot at their home turf in East Maui. ✉️🚀
Before, from ’93 to ’98, they tried to get the ‘alala to settle in on the Hawaii island, but it was hit or miss. They gave it another go at Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve between 2016 and 2019, but only five of the thirty birds made it, with those hawks on their tails. 🌬️🌳
If you want to peep the draft EA, hit up the DOFAW website: dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/comment/. They’ve got a form there for you to drop your thoughts.
You can also shoot an email over to thealalaproject@gmail.com or mail your words to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Attention: ‘Alala Project, out in Honolulu. 📬👥
And check it, there’s gonna be a meet-up Wednesday evening at the Kula Community Center. The officials will be there to break it all down and help out with any comments you want to make.
So, we’re on the verge of seeing the ‘alala spread their wings over Maui again. Here’s to hoping we’ll catch sight of them soaring free and easy like they’re meant to. 🤞🌺🦜
NOW IN ENGLISH
Hawaiian Crow Set to Soar in Maui – A Momentous Leap! 🌴🐦
Greetings to everyone tuned into the East Maui news wave, where the atmosphere buzzes with anticipation for the ‘alala, the cherished Hawaiian crow, slated for a monumental return to the wild. 🌳🦜
The ‘alala has a storied presence on the Hawaii island, where it faced substantial challenges, notably from the io – a hawk with a notorious appetite for these crows. In a strategic pivot, officials have zeroed in on Maui as the next hopeful haven, free from the predatory clutches of the hawk. 🦅❌
The blueprint envisions introducing the ‘alala to the verdant expanses of Kipahulu and Koolau Forest Reserves. This proposal is part of a comprehensive draft environmental assessment conducted alongside the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Voices from across the community, those well-versed and simply passionate, are invited to weigh in before November 29. Moreover, an inclusive community meeting in Maui is on the books, ensuring everyone has the chance to engage with this pivotal project. 🗣️📃
Although the ‘alala’s roots run deep through Hawaii island, archaeological findings suggest that Maui Nui once hosted these crows or their close relatives. Thus, this relocation effort is not entirely without precedent. 🦴🐦
The Maui project rallies an impressive cohort, featuring experts from Haleakala National Park, the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, and the ‘Alala Project – a partnership of minds from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. This is teamwork at its finest. 🌄🤝
The initiative detailed in the draft EA seeks to test if the ‘alala can adapt to and thrive within the damper forests of East Maui, a landscape untouched by the io hawk. 🧐🌳
The ‘alala, predating human settlement in Hawaii, has evolved to navigate the island’s diverse environments uniquely. Known for their intelligence and tool use, these birds hold a venerable place in Hawaiian culture. 🛠️👑
Currently, the ‘alala’s presence is limited to captive breeding programs on Hawaii island and Maui. However, with approximately 110 ‘alala in existence, there’s a robust reservoir of birds poised for release. 🏞️🐣
Officials highlight the ‘alala’s crucial role as a forest builder, dispersing seeds of native flora. If allowed to prosper in their natural habitat, they’re expected to contribute significantly to the rejuvenation of Hawaii’s forests. 🌱🌿
Wildlife biologist Lindsey Nietmann from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife assures that the potential environmental impacts of reintroducing the ‘alala to Maui have been thoroughly assessed, projecting minimal adverse effects. 🧐📊
All reintroduced ‘alala will be conditioned to respond to auditory signals, allowing for their prompt recapture should the need arise, ensuring a safeguard against any unintended consequences. Nietmann emphasized, “The risk of not reintroducing the ‘alala is substantial, as it would exacerbate overpopulation and low breeding success in captivity, leading to a gradual erosion of their instinctual behaviors. This pilot project is pivotal in affirming East Maui as a fitting habitat for the ‘alala.” ✉️🚀
Past efforts to rewild the ‘alala on Hawaii island ranged from 1993 to 1998, with mixed outcomes. More recent strategies were tested at Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve from 2016 to 2019, yet only a handful of the thirty released birds survived, many falling prey to hawks. 🌬️🌳
The draft EA is accessible at the DOFAW website: dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/comment/. The platform includes a submission form for public commentary.
Direct feedback is also welcome via email at thealalaproject@gmail.com or by mail to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Attention: ‘Alala Project, 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 325, Honolulu, HI 96813.
An informative session is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kula Community Center, E. Lower Kula Road, in Kula. Project officials will be on-hand to discuss the project in detail and assist with comment submissions. 📬👥
In essence, the ‘Alala Project is gaining momentum, and the Hawaiian crow may soon find new wings over the landscapes of Maui. With hopes riding high, we eagerly anticipate the sight of the ‘alala navigating the skies of Maui in natural, uninhibited grace. 🤞🌺🦜
