A Spreading Silence The Transformation of Kauais Alakai Plateau Over The Last Ten Years

Kauai's native forest birds have suffered steep declines in the last decade, including at least one extinction in the wild. Our special guest Justin Hite will talk some about the science of these declines, but also how it feels to witness them as a field biologist. He will also discuss mosquito control efforts, and the challenges of that work.