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The helicopter arrives near the montane burrows. Photo credit: Andre Raine/Kauaʻi Endangered Seabird Recovery Project
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Hawaiian petrel being carefully removed from its burrow. Photo credit: Nick Holmes/Island Conservation
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Newell's shearwater chick in burrow. Photo credit: Andre Raine/Kauaʻi Endangered Seabird Recovery Project
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Newells Shearwater chick. Photo credit: Andre Raine/Kauaʻi Endangered Seabird Recovery Project
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Newell's shearwater chick. Photo credit: Nick Holmes/Kaua'i Endangered Seabird Recovery Project
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Photo credit: Nick Holmes/Island Conservation
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Biologist carefully transported the chicks to the waiting helicopter. Photo credit: Nick Holmes/Island Conservation
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Photo credit: Nick Holmes/Island Conservation
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With precious cargo on board, the helicopter heads down the mountain. Photo credit: Nick Holmes/Island Conservation
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The view from the helicopter. Photo credit: Nick Holmes/Island Conservation
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Photo credit: Lindsay Young/Pacific Rim Conservation
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Photo credit: Lindsay Young/Pacific Rim Conservation
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Catching a ride. Photo credit: Lindsay Young/Pacific Rim Conservation
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From the car to their new home. Photo credit: Lindsay Young/Pacific Rim Conservation
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Photo credit: Lindsay Young/Pacific Rim Conservation
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Photo credit: Lindsay Young/Pacific Rim Conservation
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Photo credit: Lindsay Young/Pacific Rim Conservation
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Seabird-friendly nest boxes, specifically designed to mimic natural burrows, have been installed. Photo credit: Lindsay Young/Pacific Rim Conservation
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After a Newell's shearwater chick was placed in it's new home, the lid was placed on their burrow. Photo credit: Jen Waipa/USFWS
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After a Newell's shearwater chick was placed in it's new home, the lid was placed on their burrow. Photo credit: Jen Waipa/USFWS
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The Newell's shearwater chicks all safely tucked into their new homes, with an ocean view! Photo credit: Lindsay Young/Pacific Rim Conservation
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The team. Photo credit: Lindsay Young/Pacific Rim Conservation