image from video courtesy National Park Service

(BIVN) – Although much has been forgotten about traditional Hawaiian relationships with the ‘aina, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Ranger Noah Gomes has been doing some important research. He recently gave a talk on traditional Hawaiian bird catching during an After Dark At The Park presentation: Ke Kāpili Manu Kahiko: Traditional Hawaiian Bird Catching.

You can see the entire video presentation on the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park website.

The work of Ranger Noah Gomes was recognized in June, after his research led to the proper, historical naming of the Hawai‘i Creeper, ‘Alawī.