Meet our friends the Laysan albatross

The Laysan albatross, known as Mōlī in Hawaiian, are magnificent seabirds that range across the North Pacific. Though they mainly nest in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands on Midway Atoll and Laysan Island, we're fortunate to have a small colony on the bluff fronting our Noni orchards. 

Genuine Lovebirds
These magnificent seabirds are monogamous and pairs mate for life. Engaging in elaborate dances, they perform around twenty-four distinct moves that are intricately combined into a unique sequence for each couple.

Long lifespans
The oldest known banded bird in the wild is a female Laysan albatross named Wisdom. She nests on Midway Atoll, is at least 75 years old, and although she’s been sighted this season, her mate has not—so she's not laid an egg this year.

Experts in the air
Laysan albatross spend about 90% of their lives airborne and fly at speeds up to 50 miles per hour. They can stay airborne for days, navigating with half their brain while the other half sleeps.

Adorable Chicks
They hatch the cutest chicks! With your help we select a superstar each season and follow their journey from hatch to fledge. 

November 2026

The Countdown is On!

We're eagerly keeping our eyes peeled for the first albatross to touch down on the bluff! The males are usually the first to arrive, patiently awaiting the return of their mates. We're so excited to see who shows up first this year!

After last season's record-breaking 37 nests and 23 chicks taking flight, we're hoping for another wonderful season. Will more of our widowed birds find new love? Will Kai and his sweetheart finally settle down and nest? And how many first-time nesters will we welcome? So many reunions, surprises, and new love stories to look forward to!

We can't wait to see what this season brings and share it all with you! 💛