LIHUE — The Department of Land and Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help in identifying the owner of two dogs recently seen attacking ground-nesting Laysan albatrosses in Moloaa. The dogs were photographed and the image is posted on
LIHUE — The Department of Land and Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help in identifying the owner of two dogs recently seen attacking ground-nesting Laysan albatrosses in Moloaa.
The dogs were photographed and the image is posted on fliers that are being distributed in the community.
Since December, a string of albatross killings has been reported at two coastal properties on the northeast shores of Kauai. A total of 17 birds were found mauled to death at Moloaa by dogs this season.
The total number of albatross killed on Kauai this season is 26 birds. The other deaths, 9 birds, are from another property nearby.
Any person who recognizes the dogs is asked to call the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife at 274-3521 or 274-3433. After hours, weekends and holidays, please call the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement Hotline at 1-808-453-6780.
The DLNR is asking the community to help protect Kauai’s seabirds by keeping pet dogs on leash or kenneled. Stay on walking paths and observe seabird nesting signs.
