Susan Scott to discuss Hawaii’s white terns at Volcano Art Center
Join Susan Scott for a book release event for her latest book, “Hawaii’s White Tern, Manu-o-Ku, an Urban Seabird,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
During the evening, the book will be available for purchase, with Susan donating her royalties to the Hawaii Audubon Society, where she has been a member since 1988. Susan will also give a slideshow called, “It takes a hui: How citizen scientists, researchers, government employees, educators, wildlife groups, writers, photographers, tree trimmers, birders, office workers, condo dwellers and others have come together to help Hawaii’s white terns.”
In 1961, a pair of white terns laid an egg and raised Oahu’s first white tern chick near Hanauma Bay. Since then the birds’ numbers in Honolulu have steadily increased. In 2007 the white tern, also known by its Hawaiian name, Manu-o-Ku, was designated the official bird of the city and county of Honolulu. Today, white terns are a common sight in Honolulu and the photogenic birds are gaining in popularity as their range increases.
This presentation is free, although a $5 donation is greatly appreciated.
Info: Visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.