Winds of Change – Nēnē and Wind Turbines, Maui

The Hawaiian goose, or nēnē (Branta sandvicensis), glances toward a future that includes clean energy and careful coexistence. Once on the brink of extinction, this resilient endemic species now stands as a symbol of hope and ecological restoration in Hawaiʻi. Photographed on Maui with wind turbines rising in the background, this image bridges the intersection of conservation and innovation—reminding us that progress and preservation can share the same sky.