2025 Ironman World Championship in Kona
The 2024 Ironman World Championship Men’s Race will be held in Kailua Kona, Hawaii on Saturday, October 26th, 2024.
Overview of the Hawaii Island Festival of Birds
The incredible abundance and diversity of wildlife in Hawaii extends to our feathered residents as well. The Big Island is a wonderful place for bird watching and bird lovers gather here each year to explore and learn. The Hawaii Island Festival of Birds is typically held each October.
Wandering Tattler photo by Jack Jeffrey courtesy of Hawaii Island Festival of Birds
Hawaii Island Festival of Birds typically holds their annual event in October in Hilo, Hawaii.
The event theme changes each year to highlight the focus of the event. The 2025 event theme is, “Celebrating Success” – to highlight conservation success stories.
Nēnē – an endangered Hawaiian goose
The event features guest presentations, Hālau, free birding opportunities, and lots of shopping and learning opportunities at the Bird Fair. Some of the new features are soundscapes, an expanded bird fair, and a free learning lounge. Each year offers collectable festival items or gear.
The aukuu or Black-Crowned Night-Heron
Hawaii Island Festival of Birds Information
The festival is under the management of the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center in partnership with the Conservation Council for Hawai‘i. Their mission is protecting, conserving, and aiding in the recovery of Hawaii’s native wildlife through hands-on treatment, research, training, science education and cultural programs.
For more information about the festival, please visit the official Festival Website.
Java Sparrow
