Do the Nenes live on Kauai?

Saw some Nenes on Kauai and was very surprised because I didn't know they were on Kauai at all. I only knew they were up on Haleakala National Park. 

begin quotes: 

Yes, nenes (Hawaiian geese) live in and around Princeville, Kauai, where they are often seen in residential areas, golf courses, and resorts. Their presence on the island is due to successful reintroduction programs, as Kauai is free of the mongoose that preys on them on other islands. 

• Common sightings: Nene are frequently seen in Princeville, sometimes even at resorts like the Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, as well as on golf courses and in parks.
• Conservation success: Nene were once on the brink of extinction, but conservation efforts and reintroduction programs have led to a healthy population on Kauai, where they are not threatened by mongooses.
• Respectful viewing: While the geese are often tame and unafraid of humans, they are still protected and endangered. It is illegal to feed, touch, or harass them, and visitors should keep a safe distance. Driving slowly in nene country is important to prevent traffic accidents. 

• 
  

• Westin Princeville: Gazing, grilling, grazing

  Apr 11, 2014 — Extremely rare just about anywhere else in Hawaiʻi, encounters with nene, Hawaiʻi's state bird, were common during my ...

  

  Princeville at Hanalei

• 

Show all

Dive deeper in AI Mode

Hawaiian Goose - All About Birds

Find This Bird. Hawaiian Geese are among the world's rarest geese, but they are often quite tame and unafraid of humans, making th...

All About Birds

Nene in Hawaii: The World’s Rarest Goose

Jun 28, 2024 — Nene in Hawaii Today Today, there are around 3,000 Nene in Hawaii. In 2019, the Nene's federal status was changed from...

Hawaii Aloha Travel