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Exploring the untouched island of Vatuvara | BirdLife
This is the first time a full biological survey has ever been performed on this remote, almost untouched island in the South Pacific. The intriguing and fascinating results have redoubled the Vatuvara Foundation’s efforts to safeguard this lush wildlife haven.
By Steve CranwellThe island of Vatuvara perfectly embodies the intrigue and beauty of the South Pacific islands. Located in the north of Fiji’s Lau group, the 800-hectare island has been uninhabited for most of human history. This is due in part to the absence of a permanent water source – but the sharp, unforgiving coral terrain certainly doesn’t help.For a time, the island hosted a fortified village atop the 300-metre summit – no doubt a strategic lookout point for Fijian warriors. But apart from a desperate attempt at coconut production during Fiji’s plantation era, Vatuvara has largely been spared the impacts of human influence. And that includes many invasive species common on other South Pacific islands – making Vatuvara an invaluable refuge for wildlife.Despite the detailed knowledge of the indigenous Fijians, practically the only formal scientific account of the island comes from the remarkable Whitney Expeditions, which visited Fiji in 1924, identifying the endemic Fiji Banded Iguana Brachylophus fasciatus among other native flora and fauna species.
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Feb 25, 2016
Fiji - Bird Watching,Resources for Bird Watching by the Fat Birder
Long-legged Warbler Trichocichla rufa ©BirdLife InternationalWebsite |
No 3 day hike or drive into a jungle to catch a glimpse of a bird, most of the native life flyaround the island and the resorts all day and night!
It is a tropical bird watcher's dream come true!
Kadavu has the additional attraction of the 4 endemic species found only on Kadavu and these species, like the Kadavu musk parrot, can all be seen on the grounds of most resorts.
Fiji - Bird Watching,Resources for Bird Watching by the Fat Birder
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Jan 30, 2016
Birding in Fiji
Fiji, compared to other South Pacific nations such as New Guinea, lacks a diversity of avian life but there are enough interesting and sometimes spectacular looking birds to attract visitors from throughout the world.
In all, there are about 80 species of terrestrial and freshwater birds of which about 10 have been introduced.
They are distributed throughout the islands but those interested in sampling an array bird should consider visiting three islands: Viti Levu (which has 56 of the 81 known species found in the group), Kadavu, and the Garden Island of Taveuni.
In general, the larger islands tend to be more ecologically intact and the bigger birds—notably the parrots and pigeons—are easily seen.
Full story here: http://fijiguide.com/page/bird-watching
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Jan 29, 2016
Pacific Birds - is the website of Dick Watling, Pacific naturalist, author and environment consultant
Pacific Birds - Dick Watling's Website
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Jan 4, 2016
Sculptures of life-sized species - NatureFiji-MareqetiViti
Sculptures of life-sized species
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Dec 28, 2015
PACIFIC BIRDS Habitat Joint Venture
Great site for migratory birds on the other side of Pacific!
PACIFIC BIRDS HABITAT JOINT VENTURE (Pacific Birds) is an international partnership between the U.S. and Canada committed to conserving crucial habitats for migratory birds.
We have been advancing avian habitat conservation since our origins in 1991.
Pacific Birds is making renewed efforts to meet the enormous conservation challenges we all face.
We are also working with partners to create new opportunities to achieve conservation on a flyway scale, from Northern California to Hawaii to Alaska.
Please dive in and learn more about our efforts, our partners and most importantly, the birds.
We are a partnership driven organization that thrives on engagement, input and collaboration.
We would like to know what you need to be more successful, to be more regionally focused, and to communicate and connect more.
Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture was formerly called Pacific Coast Joint Venture.
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