Nene

Nene
Brought back from very near extinction the Nene are making an amazing come back 2019 over 3000 were counted. It was listed in 1967 due to hunting and introduced predators, the nene teetered on the edge of extinction with just 30 birds left in the wild. ...
Full on Nene
I was a wee bit concerned when the Nene came charging over to us, I didn't know very much about them other than they were almost extinct. Turns out like so many ground birds in Hawaii they are looking for food. I couldn't believe it who would be crazy enough to mess with an endangered bird, I am constantly shocked at lack of concern or downright stupidity of tourist when it comes to wildlife.
Nene
Pronounced Nay-Nay. A fascinating history for these geese. They recovered from the brink of extinction and were saved by a team of Brits. Numbers in 2016 had recovered from 50 to over 3000. We found a few without leg tags, so not all are accounted for. I love to hear about positive programs that save endangered species. The Nene was among the first birds we saw at the Hakalau Forest Bird Sanctuary. You must hire a guide and book your visit in advance. We went with Hawaii Forest and Trail. While there, we had a chance to meet with Jack Jeffery, a well-known photographer and guide. If he is still guiding, he is worth finding, as Forest and Trail are only finding species more for birders, not photographers. https://jackjeffreyphoto.com/tours/