Lisa Kapono Mason joins Lei and Drew to talk about ethical birding. Among other things, she shares observations of and lessons learned from Palilia on Maunakea. Check out the image of Palila below, courtesy of Bret Nainoa Mossman!
To learn more about Lisa – and any or all of our podcast guests – check out our Mea Kipa ~ Guest page.
This third season of Ka Leo o ka Uluau consists of 12 episodes that begin in January ~ Kāʻelo (alternatively Kaliʻu) 2023 with a shift in focus from Hawaiian sustainable practices (Season II 2022) and moʻolelo wahi pana (Season I 2021) to our pilina ~ relationship with Manu, the native birdlife of Hawaiʻi nei, in partnership with the group ʻĀhuimanu.
Season III episodes are released throughout the year on the Hilo moon phase of every malama, also known as mahina, (lunar month) to raise awareness of and honor this indigenous practice of keeping time. This segment was released October 14, 2023, the start of the Hawaiʻi lunar month of ʻIkuwā.
Other Season III Episodes, with Release Date
- January 22 ~ start of Kāʻelo (Kaliʻu), Fancy Feathers
- February 20 ~ start of Kaulua, Nighttime Friends
- March 22 ~ start of Nana, Long Journeyers
- April 20 – start of Welo, Backyard Frenz
- May 19 ~ start of Ikiiki, Nuku Superpower
- June 18 – start of Kaʻaona, Wetland Wonders
- July 17 ~ start of Hinaiaʻeleʻele, Super Creepers
- August 16 – start of Māhoemua, Cultural Evolution
- Sept 14 – start of Māhoehope, Magic of Hina