Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 39, Number 10, 1 ʻOkakopa 2022 — Hawk Week [ARTICLE]

Hawk Week

Honoring nā 'lo

OCT 9 - 15, 2022 Joln in on a weeklong celebration of the 'lo. Hawai'i's special Hawaiian Hawk. HIGHLIGHTS: Online Content- New content will be added to the Hawk Week page according to eaeh day's theme. Tune in for videos. activities. stories. and more. Ask Qucstions: Submit your hawk questions throughout the week. Questions will be compiled and answered by our presenters after the conclusion of the festival and the video will be shared to all Community Appreciation Pagc Submit your 'lo creative works - art crafts, poetry, and more - to our community appreciation page. Participants get special hawk swag! How to Help lnjured 'lo tf you find an injured 'io (or any other native bird): 1. Assess the situation to determine what has happened to the bird and whetherthere is any lingering danger (e.g., a vicious dog). 2. If the bird is moving, give it space. Be very careful with injured hawks! Although they are hurt, they may still strike out in self-defense. 3. Call a wildlife organization for assistance: • Hilo Division of Forestry and Wildlife: 808-974-4221 • Waimea Division of Forestry and Wildlife: 808-887-6061 • The Hawai'i Wildlife Center in Kohala: 808-884-5000 lf you are calling the Hawai'i Wildlife Center after-hours, go to: www.hawaiiwildlifecenter.org Remember, harming native birds is a crime. lfyou see something, saysomething. To report a enme against any native bird or other native species, eall the DOCARE hoīline (the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement) at: 808-643-DLNR (3567).